CNC Machinists

Job Description

Our client is actively looking for CNC Set?Up Machinist responsible for performing complete setups and supporting production on Haas and DMG CNC mills and lathes . This role requires hands?on experience with tooling, fixturing, offsets, and first?article verification, as well as the ability to support and run programs created in Mastercam . The machinist plays a key role in maintaining part quality, process stability, and on time production in a precision manufacturing environment

Responsibilities: 1. CNC Machine Setup & Operation

• Perform full machine setups on Haas and DMG CNC mills and lathes , including tooling installation, work holding, fixturing, and offset adjustments.
• Load, prove out, and run CNC programs generated in Mastercam .
• Conduct first?article inspections and make necessary adjustments to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Support production runs by monitoring tool wear and making offset or process adjustments as needed.

Mastercam & Process Support

• Work from Mastercam?generated programs; make minor edits at the control when required.
• Collaborate with programmers and engineers to improve setup efficiency, cycle time, and repeatability.
• Follow setup sheets, tooling lists, and work instructions to establish consistent processes.

Quality & Inspection

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T .
• Inspect first?piece and in?process parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges.
• Maintain tight tolerances and proactively resolve quality issues.

Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, fixturing, materials, or machine performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and process standardization.

Skills:
• CNC mill and lathe setup expertise
• Mastercam CAM familiarity
• Tooling and fixturing knowledge
• Attention to detail and strong quality focus
• Mechanical troubleshooting and problem?solving ability
• Team?oriented mindset with good communication skills

Required:
• 3+ years of experience as a CNC Set?Up Machinist on mills and/or lathes.
• Hands?on experience with Haas and/or DMG Mori CNC machines .
• Working knowledge of Mastercam and ability to run CAM?generated programs.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Experience working in a precision, tight?tolerance machining environment.

Preferred:
• Experience with multi?axis machining (4? or 5?axis).
• Ability to perform basic CNC program edits at the machine (G?code).
• Background in aerospace, medical, automotive, or high?mix/low?volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with process documentation and setup optimization.

Meet Your Recruiter

Randy Brier
Account Manager

Randy brings over 30 years of staffing industry experience, along with a passion for building strong client partnerships and matching talented professionals with the right opportunities. Outside of work, he is an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan and rarely misses the chance to cheer on Vols baseball and football. Above all, Randy is a proud father of three daughters, which keeps life busy, rewarding, and always entertaining.

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