CNC VMC Setup Technician (Precision Machining)

Job Description

Job Description

CNC VMC Setup Technician (Precision Machining)

Four 10-hour days. Three-day weekends. 2nd Shift at CCT Enterprises.

A Day in This Role

You arrive for second shift, review the job traveler, and head straight to a vertical machining center. You mount fixtures and vises, load holders and probes, dial in work and fixture offsets, and set tool lengths. You run a first piece, verify specs, make a minor program tweak if needed, and then turn production loose—keeping the cell efficient while scrap and downtime stay low. Throughout the night, you monitor tool wear, adjust offsets, and troubleshoot any dimensional or process hiccups so customer requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently complete setups on established CNC milling jobs and verify first-piece quality before release to production.
• Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, job travelers, and work instructions.
• Install/adjust vises, fixtures, tooling, holders, probes, and workholding; set tool lengths, work and fixture offsets.
• Perform tool changes, offsets, and minor program edits; monitor machine performance and resolve tooling, dimensional, or process issues.
• Maintain production efficiency while minimizing scrap and downtime; communicate delays or concerns to supervision.

Quality & Inspection

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections; use precision measuring equipment.
• Verify conformance to blueprints and customer specifications; identify and segregate nonconforming material.
• Complete all required quality/production documentation and follow ISO/IATF procedures and inspection standards.

Technical Support & Improvement

• Diagnose and correct issues tied to tooling, fixturing, or part quality.
• Recommend process improvements that raise efficiency and reduce downtime.

Teamwork & Training

• Collaborate with operators, quality, supervisors, and fellow machinists.
• Assist in training less experienced operators and setup technicians.
• Support department-wide continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow all safety and machining best practices.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or equipment concerns immediately.
• Understand E‑stop procedures and machine safety requirements.

What You Bring Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of CNC mill setup experience with the ability to run complete setups independently.
• Blueprint literacy and experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Solid knowledge of tooling, work/fixture offsets, and speeds & feeds.
• Ability to perform minor program edits; strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance; able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vertical machining centers; exposure to multi‑axis machining centers.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or Haas controls.
• Background in high‑volume production machining.
• Familiarity with JobBOSS or similar manufacturing software.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like at CCT

• Pride in making precision parts to exacting specs while staying productive.
• Consistent, dependable attendance and ownership of problems.
• Strong attention to detail; collaborative and positive with teammates.
• Always seeking smarter, more efficient, higher‑quality ways to work and eager to learn new machining skills.

This Role, Defined

• Is: Independent CNC milling setups; troubleshooting machining/tooling/production issues; supporting operators; producing precision parts that meet customer specifications.
• Is Not: Entry‑level operator; programming‑only; button‑pushing production work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $23–$26 per hour (based on experience)
• Direct Hire Position
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Benefits begin 60 days after your start date .

Career Growth

We promote from within. Demonstrate initiative, leadership, and technical depth to grow into CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production Leadership, and other technical paths.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 2nd Shift
• Monday–Thursday
• Four 10-Hour Shifts
• Three-Day Weekend Every Week

Physical Requirements

• Stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to stay focused during repetitive precision tasks.

Additional Requirements

Due to CCT Enterprises' federal firearms license (FFL) and company hiring standards, applicants must not have any felony convictions, pending felony charges, or other disqualifying criminal history .

If you’re ready for a quality‑driven, fast‑paced environment—and a three‑day weekend every week—apply today.