CNC Technician

Purpose

The CNC Technician is dedicated to providing support within the tool room areas, performing basic, intermediate and complex activities: Machining (cutting, sandblasting, tempering, milling, turning, grinding), Maintenance (equipment cleaning, equipment lubrication), Administrative (exit passes and waste disposal, low materials and tools), 5s and environmental (waste disposal, delimited areas, labeling containers). As well as compliance with quality, safety, health, and environmental procedures. This SME also helps CNC Leader in his absence to lead basic activities of the tool room technicians and is responsible for the work they do, including the completion of such work on time, cost and quality.

Essential obligations and responsibilities

Provides support to:

• Local Manufacturing Teams: Automation / Process Engineering / Manufacturing / Quality /Maintenance
• Analytical thinking and focusing on results.
• Effective communication with operational and management areas.
• Adaptability to change and orientation to continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: 5S, SMED.
• Evaluates risks, quantifies/estimates impact. Comply with Lockout Tagout Procedures
• Maintain Respect and Discipline

Preventive maintenance:

• Conventional milling machines (alignment, cleaning, lubrication and bed adjustment).
• Cutting and grinding equipment (vertical band saws, horizontal and vertical band saws).
• Daily maintenance of machining center
• Cleaning and preventive maintenance of heat treatment furnaces

Corrective maintenance:

• Of the following conventional equipment: vertical band saw, horizontal band saw, milling machine, lathes and heat treatment furnace.
• Flat surface grinders

Performing operations of:

• Milling: Head and press alignment, grooving, compound forms, index or division system handling, sinus table, knurling, clamping and milling of large parts, Drilling and tapping of precision parts (rimming and tapping),
• Lathe: Basic drilling, execution of internal and external threads, facing and turning of difficult parts, clamping and handling of irregular parts, machining of eccentric parts, alignment of the machine, internal and external grinding.
• Grinding: Squaring and dimensioning of elementary level parts, mirror polishing (lapping), sharpening of cutting tools, shapes, radius, angles and critical tolerances, precision grinding, handling of automatic grinding machine.
• CNC equipment: 2-axis programming and set-up, 3-axis and 4-axis set-up. Tooling and programming of machining centers, transfer and loading of programs.

Desirable education, skills and/or experience

• High school diploma
• Courses or certification in conventional machining
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Experience in the medical or pharmaceutical industry regulated by the FDA
• Experience in the automotive industry
• Knowledge in the ISO 13485:2003
• GD&T
• Basic SolidWorks or equivalent
• MS Office Suite
• Outstanding skills in system failure analysis
• In absence CNC Leader may supervise others

Specific language requirements

English: Basic or non-essential for several of his activities.

Your growth and well-being:

At Align, every smile matters. We're committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:

• Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
• Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
• Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
• Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.

Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

Discover Align:

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align's core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.

Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.