CNC Technician | ACA - Weekend Nights
AFL · Duncan, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 27 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at AFL (industrial) in Duncan, SC. Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 67 live postings that list pay, out of 1081 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 55%
- Tooling 26%
- ✓ CNC 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at AFL
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: AFL in Duncan
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Full description from AFLAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
- ◆Monitor production and conduct efficient machine changeovers.
- ◆Ensure product meets quality specifications and daily production goals are achieved.
- ◆Accurately enter production and quality data using a computer.
- ◆Achieve and maintain assigned production process certifications.
- ◆Maintain assigned work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- ◆Assist other operators with machine set-up and operation as needed.
- ◆Document and report quality issues.
- ◆Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks on time.
- ◆Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or GED preferred or a 1+ years manufacturing experience.
- ✓Physical demands:
- ✓Job involves sitting, standing, walking and lifting for periods of time throughout the day.
- ✓Able to pass pre-employment physical / drug screen and ongoing random drug screens.
- ✓Must be able to lift between 15 and 40 pounds repeatedly daily.
- ✓Personal protective equipment
requirements
- ✓Safety Glasses must be always worn.
- ✓Steel toes shoes must be always worn.
- ✓Some positions will require ear plugs to be always worn.
- ✓Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
- ✓Able to comprehend and follow work instructions, apply basic math, and use handheld measurement devices.
- ✓Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.
- ✓Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Oracle a plus.
- ✓General understanding of manufacturing operations.
- ✓Good time management.
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AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B 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.
What We Offer
- •Weekend Days Shift [Friday, Saturday, and Sundays - 5pm - 5am]
- •401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- •Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- •Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- •Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!
The CNC Mill Operator is responsible for producing machined parts by operating Computer Numerical Control equipment. This person must be diligent in adhering to procedures, focused on producing the best quality products, being highly productive and mindful of costs. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a challenging, dynamic, team-based manufacturing environment.
Personal Qualities
- •Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decisions.
- •Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems.
- •Results focused - Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities.
- •Communication Skills - Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations.
- •Relationship building skills- ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce.