Manufacturing Technician Dayton OH

Are you a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for precision and continuous improvement? Unified Talent Group is exclusive in a search with an industry leading, national manufacturer looking for a Manufacturing Technician.

In this fast-paced, team-driven role, you’ll be at the heart of operations—optimizing manufacturing processes, refining CNC programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality parts on time. If you’re excited by innovation, thrive in a collaborative environment, and love the idea of turning complexity into excellence, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Manufacturing Process Optimization

  • Develop and document new product routings with detailed machining
  • Continuously improve and correct processes to enhance throughput and reduce waste.
  • Partner with engineering on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and support new tooling/fixture
  • Eliminate production bottlenecks using proven methods like Theory of Constraints (TOC).

CNC Programming & Machining

  • Build mastery in CNC
  • Act as the go-to technical resource for CNC
  • Train across all CNC/manual machines to improve programming and operational

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead weekly team huddles to align priorities
  • Coordinate with scheduling and expedite teams to maintain production

Quoting & Order Management

  • Generate accurate production quotes using the Variable Costing Tool (VCT).
  • Review Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure smooth transitions in work

Capital Equipment & Continuous Improvement

  • Contribute to the CapEx planning
  • Drive ROI-focused initiatives by applying best practices in equipment usage and process

What You Bring

Education & Knowledge:

  • High school diploma or vocational degree in manufacturing or a related
  • Strong understanding of machining processes and blueprint
  • Familiarity with G-code and M-code is a

Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in a machining environment with CNC programming
  • Proficient in using precision measurement tools and interpreting technical drawings.
  • Effective communicator with strong time management and adaptability
  • Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and solutions-driven.

Manufacturing Technician Dayton OH
Michelle DeWeese brings over two decades of proven success in executive search, with a career defined by building high-performing teams across a wide range of industries. For for the past 15 years, Michelle has specialized in talent acquisition for the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Michelle holds both a Bachelor's degree and an MBA from Michigan State University. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, playing pickleball, and spending time with her husband, Shawn, and their two Aussiedoodles, Zoe and Harper.

At Unified Talent Group, we partner with organizations of all sizes—from agile startups with limited HR infrastructure to global Fortune 100 companies. No matter where you are on your growth journey, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to streamline and strengthen your talent acquisition strategy—efficiently, effectively, and with lasting impact.