Precision CNC VMC Operator -- Milling & Setup

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the go‑to person for turning blueprints into perfect parts?

If you can set up a Haas VMC with confidence and keep tight tolerances humming along, we want you in Greenwood, IN on our 2nd or 3rd shift.

What you’ll tackle

• Translate blueprints, planning sheets, and sketches into a step‑by‑step machining plan
• Prep tools, verify fixtures, and align workpieces to meet spec on size, depth, and angle
• Install cutters in holders, load tool magazines, and secure attachments
• Load control media (tape, card, or disk) or pull programs from the database
• Dial in offsets and set speed, feed, depth of cut, and coolant flow
• Run prove‑outs and limited manual programming during setups only with Supervisor approval
• Start, monitor, and pause machines to change tools or measure parts against the print
• Correct out‑of‑tolerance conditions by adjusting controls or editing as needed
• Switch to manual operation if automation isn’t doing the job
• Team up with your Supervisor or programming to resolve control media issues
• Keep machines, tooling, and parts clean; perform routine maintenance
• Follow all safety practices, PPE requirements, and company procedures
• Help train new hires and share what you know

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant machining experience/training
• Comfort following written, verbal, and diagram instructions
• Math chops for fractions, decimals, and units of measure
• Ability to read blueprints and operation sheets to plan setups and operations
• Hands‑on CNC setup/operation skills and data entry in the Traverse Manufacturing System
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

How you work

• Self‑motivated and steady under pressure
• Eager to learn more about advanced manufacturing
• Reliable, team‑oriented, and positive
• Organized planner who coordinates across teams
• Clear communicator — written and verbal

Why you’ll like it here

• Growth, not gridlock — real chances to advance
• Variety — parts change, challenges change, you won’t get bored
• Belonging — supportive, close‑knit crew that has your back

Rewards & support

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid vacation plus 10 paid holidays
• Employer‑funded Basic Life and AD&D
• Employer‑funded STD and LTD
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee referral bonuses
• Performance‑driven culture that promotes from within
• Temperature‑controlled facility
• Community giving and volunteer opportunities
• Extras like travel assistance and EAP

Must‑have proficiencies

• GD&T
• G‑Code
• M‑Code
• Blueprint reading

Machines on deck

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)