CNC Setup Machinist - 5-Axis Mills - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

$33–$45/hr DOE | 2nd Shift Monday–Thursday | 2:00 PM–12:30 AM | Every Friday Off

ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries
Anaheim / Fullerton Area

About the Position

ABC Sheet Metal is hiring an experienced CNC Setup Machinist with strong hands-on experience independently setting up and operating 5-axis CNC mills .

You’ll work on 3-axis and 5-axis milling jobs using prepared CNC programs. The work includes precision components, tooling, fixtures, and secondary machining on formed sheet metal parts, weldments, and fabricated assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures, workholding, tool and work offsets, datums, and part alignment.
• Prove out prepared CNC programs, verify the first piece, and run production jobs safely and accurately.
• Make basic G-code edits at the machine and work with programming personnel to resolve program issues.
• Inspect parts during production using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Build or modify custom fixtures, soft jaws, and setup tooling; operate manual or conventional shop equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, surface finish, tooling, and workholding issues. Adjust offsets, speeds, feeds, and tooling to maintain part quality.
• Collaborate with programming, quality, and production personnel to improve setup time, cycle time, and machining consistency.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of CNC setup and machining experience in precision machining, a job shop, or a similarly complex manufacturing environment.
• Independent 5-axis CNC mill setup experience , along with experience setting up and operating 3-axis mills.
• Strong blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) skills.
• Proficiency in basic G-code editing, precision measurement, custom workholding, and machining troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently, communicate technical issues clearly, and meet quality and production requirements.
• Availability to work the stated second-shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Haas UMC-Series setup experience strongly preferred. Candidates with 5-axis mill setup experience on other machine brands are encouraged to apply.
• Haas or Renishaw probing experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience or familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Secondary machining experience involving formed sheet metal components, weldments, or fabricated assemblies.
• Mastercam familiarity.

About ABC Sheet Metal

ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries is an AS9100D-certified manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. Our capabilities include precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.

Apply Today

Submit your resume highlighting your 5-axis CNC mill setup experience , machines and controls used, and examples of setups you have independently completed.

Steeldyne Industries / ABC Sheet Metal is an AS9100 aerospace and ITAR certified facility. It is one of the most diversified metal fabrication companies in Southern California. We are a full-service quality-oriented manufacturing company serving over 3000 customers with a wide range of applications, from precision sheet metal to heavy plate. Our talented sheet metal engineers and skilled craftsmen work together to provide high quality custom metal products.

Servicing OEM's and end-users in the following industries:
Aerospace
Medical
Defense
Packaging
Building Materials & Construction
Electrical Equipment & Electronics
Commercial Display
Oil & Gas
Transportation
Heating & Cooling

Company Description

Steeldyne Industries / ABC Sheet Metal is an AS9100 aerospace and ITAR certified facility. It is one of the most diversified metal fabrication companies in Southern California. We are a full-service quality-oriented manufacturing company serving over 3000 customers with a wide range of applications, from precision sheet metal to heavy plate. Our talented sheet metal engineers and skilled craftsmen work together to provide high quality custom metal products.\r\n\r\nServicing OEM's and end-users in the following industries:\r\n Aerospace\r\n Medical\r\n Defense\r\n Packaging\r\n Building Materials & Construction\r\n Electrical Equipment & Electronics\r\nCommercial Display\r\n Oil & Gas\r\n Transportation\r\n Heating & Cooling\r\n\r\n\r\n