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Precision CNC Milling & Turning Operator-Setter

$32 per hour

Forge Strategies

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a day where your precision drives production

You clock in to a clean, organized cell on 1st or 2nd shift. A fresh job packet is waiting—blueprints, specs, and inspection criteria. You verify the print, touch off tools, dial in offsets, and swap inserts as needed. The first-piece run checks out—calipers, micrometers, and bore gauges confirm you’re in tolerance. As the lot runs, you keep a steady eye on quality while making smart adjustments. Between cycles, you help with setups (if you’re a setup tech) or support changeovers and learn new machines (if you’re a strong operator growing into setup).

Openings Available
  • CNC Operators and Setup Technicians
  • 1st and 2nd shift opportunities
  • Work on mills, lathes, or both—based on your background
What You Bring
  • Hands-on CNC mill and/or lathe experience
  • Confidence with offsets, tool changes, and insert changes
  • Setup experience (preferred for some roles, not required for all)
  • Blueprint literacy and in-process quality inspection
  • Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and related metrology tools
Compensation & Schedule
  • Up to $32/hour, based on experience
  • 4-day work week
  • Overtime available
  • 2nd shift premium: 10% per hour (hourly wage)
Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • 100% company-paid Dental
  • 100% company-paid Life Insurance
  • 100% company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 80 hours of PTO
  • Attendance bonus per quarter
The Equipment You’ll Run
  • CNC Mills: 3–4 axis VMC (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • CNC Lathes: 2–4 axis (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
  • Advanced Lathes: 5+ axis (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
Why This Team
  • Stable, growing manufacturing company
  • Opportunities to learn new machines and advance your career

If you’re a seasoned setup technician—or an operator ready to take that next step—this is where your skills can shine and your career can move forward.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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