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Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.\nWhat We Offer: \n401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)\nProfessional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs\nExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options\nOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!\nJob Summary\nThe CNC Lathe & Mill Process Trainer is a production-based training role within ACA manufacturing operations. The CNC Process Trainer will run assigned product as a qualified CNC operator while serving as the primary hands-on trainer for employees working in CNC lathe and mill processes. The role is responsible for teaching new hires, refreshing currently certified operators, and building consistent operator capability through demonstration, practice, coaching, and documented qualification.\nResponsibilities\nOperate CNC lathe and mill equipment and run assigned production work to maintain current process proficiency and support operational needs.\nServe as the primary floor-based trainer for all employees assigned to CNC lathe and mill processes, including new hires, transfers, developing operators, and currently certified operators requiring refresh training.\nConduct structured, hands-on instruction in machine operation, setup, changeovers, tooling, workholding, offset adjustments, material verification, blueprint interpretation, measurement techniques, first-piece verification, in-process inspection, and operator-level troubleshooting.\nTrain to approved Manufacturing Work Instructions, standardized work, safety requirements, quality standards, and qualification criteria. Escalate gaps or conflicting practices to the Manufacturing Training Supervisor and Operations Shift Supervisor. \nDevelop individual training plans and guide trainees through required demonstrations and qualification steps. Provide clear feedback, document progress, and identify barriers that may delay readiness.\nAssess operator readiness against established qualification criteria and provide documented recommendations to the Manufacturing Training Supervisor and Operations leadership. Final certification remains subject to the approved certification process. \nProvide targeted refresher training in response to process changes, recurring quality issues, audit findings, safety concerns, performance gaps, or identified retraining needs. \nTrain, coach, and mentor the process Certified Trainers, who are operators holding Certified Trainer certification, so they deliver consistent and effective on-the-job training. \nRoutinely connect with Certified Trainers and operational leaders to review trainee progress, reinforce standards, and coordinate appropriate follow-up actions.\nPromote safe work practices, proper PPE, machine guarding, hazard recognition, material handling, traceability, nonconformance response, and process discipline. \nProvide feedback on training materials, Job Instructions, qualification pathways, and standardized work. Support updates by supplying process knowledge, observations, and improvement recommendations. \nSupport Lean and continuous improvement activities, including 6S, setup reduction, practical problem solving, waste reduction, and standard work adherence. \nMaintain accurate training and qualification records as required and protect the integrity of the operator certification process. \nPerform other related duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Training Supervisor\nRole Boundaries\nThis position is accountable for hands-on process training and operator development within CNC lathe and mill operations, while working within standards and priorities established by the Manufacturing Training Supervisor. \nDaily production needs will be coordinated with Operations; however, changes to training standards, qualification criteria, or training priorities require alignment with the Manufacturing Training Supervisor.\nPersonal Qualities\nPatient, credible, and effective hands-on coach.\nClear written and verbal communicator who can adapt instruction to varying experience and learning needs.\nInitiative and self-direction, with the discipline to balance production and training responsibilities.\nIntegrity and consistency in applying safety, quality, and certification standards.\nOrganized and dependable in documenting progress and following through on training commitments.\nCollaborative approach with trainees, Certified Trainers, Operations, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and the Training Team.\nQualifications\nMinimum of five years of CNC machining experience.\nMinimum of three years of experience performing independent CNC setups.\nDemonstrated proficiency operating both CNC lathes and CNC mills.\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, dimensional tolerances, and manufacturing documentation.\nWorking knowledge of GD&T, shop math, machining fundamentals, tooling, workholding, and offset adjustment.\nProficiency with precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and other production inspection tools.\nStrong operator-level troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nExperience training, mentoring, coaching, or qualifying employees is preferred.\nMazak lathe and mill experience is preferred.\nExperience supporting operator certification programs, Lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement is preferred.\nWorking Conditions\nPrimarily shop-floor based, with frequent standing, walking, machine operation, production work, and hands-on demonstrations. \nExposure to normal manufacturing conditions, including operating machinery, coolant, chips, material handling, and industrial noise. \nOff-shift support of training initiatives may be required at times. \nRole requires the ability to balance scheduled training activities with assigned production responsibilities.\nReporting Relationship\nReports directly to the Manufacturing Training Supervisor, with a strong dotted-line relationship to the applicable Operations Shift Supervisor. The Manufacturing Training Supervisor owns training direction, standards, priorities, and trainer development. The Operations Shift Supervisor provides daily production coordination, staffing alignment, and job assignment input. The ACA Manufacturing Training Instructors will engage and collaborate with the Process Trainer to ensure the administrative aspects of the Training Certification process are completed properly.\nBusiness Requirements\nThe incumbent must remain qualified and current on the CNC lathe and mill processes assigned to the role and must follow all applicable safety, quality, documentation, and certification requirements.\nMinimum Education\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree, technical degree, or machining-related certificate preferred.\nRequired Certifications or Licenses\nCurrent or previously documented qualification to operate both CNC lathe and CNC mill processes, subject to verification under ACA certification requirements.\nMust obtain and maintain Certified Trainer certification under the applicable training process.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7638,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Life insurance","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Broadband","Optical Communications","Electrical Equipment & Cables"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-30T13:27:10Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":28,"reasons":["conf:2","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/afl-cnc-trainer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/afl-cnc-trainer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-04T19:23:53Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":29876,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-05T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1851112},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1851112"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fafl-cnc-trainer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fafl-cnc-trainer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fafl-cnc-trainer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/afl-cnc-trainer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fafl-cnc-trainer"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3524226}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"aflglobal.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3524226},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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