Precision CNC Mill Set‑Up Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Precision CNC Mill Set‑Up Specialist

Picture your first week at CCT Enterprises: you clock in, review the day’s run list, and head to a high‑precision CNC mill already staged with fixtures. You verify the job packet, load tooling, dial in work and fixture offsets, run a first‑piece, make a few offset tweaks, and release production—confident that parts will hold tight tolerances all shift long. When an operator flags a dimension drift, you step in, troubleshoot, and keep the line moving. That’s the rhythm here: ownership, quality, and momentum.

Shifts & Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday (four 10‑hour days) — enjoy a three‑day weekend every week

Core Responsibilities

• Independently perform complete set‑ups on established CNC milling jobs.
• Interpret blueprints, setup sheets, travelers, and work instructions with accuracy.
• Install/adjust vises, fixtures, probes, toolholders, and other workholding.
• Set tool lengths along with work and fixture offsets; perform tool changes as needed.
• Make minor program edits and offset adjustments to achieve print.
• Run and validate first‑piece before releasing production.
• Monitor machine performance and resolve tooling, dimensional, or process issues.
• Balance throughput with minimal scrap and downtime; flag delays or risks to supervision promptly.

Quality & Inspection

• Conduct first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections.
• Use precision metrology (e.g., micrometers, calipers, indicators, and related gauges).
• Confirm parts meet blueprint/customer requirements; segregate and report nonconforming material.
• Complete all required quality and production documentation.
• Follow ISO/IATF procedures and inspection standards.

Technical Aptitude

• Apply strong knowledge of tooling, speeds/feeds, and workholding fundamentals.
• Execute minor program edits to stabilize processes.
• Diagnose machining issues tied to fixtures, tools, or part quality and implement corrective actions.
• Recommend improvements that boost efficiency and reduce downtime.

Collaboration & Training

• Partner with operators, quality, supervisors, and fellow machinists to hit goals.
• Assist in upskilling newer operators and setup technicians.
• Communicate production concerns clearly and on time.
• Champion continuous improvement within the department.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Keep your work area clean, organized, and hazard‑free.
• Follow all company safety policies and safe machining practices.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near‑misses, injuries, or equipment issues.
• Know emergency stop procedures and machine safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of CNC lathe setup experience .
• Proven ability to complete full set‑ups on established production work.
• Fluency reading blueprints and setup documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with precision measuring instruments.
• Strong command of tooling, work offsets, fixture offsets, and speeds/feeds.
• Comfort with minor program edits.
• Mechanical aptitude with solid troubleshooting skills.
• Reliable transportation and excellent attendance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vertical machining centers.
• Exposure to multi‑axis machining centers.
• Familiarity with Akuma and Takamaz controls.
• Background in high‑volume production machining.
• Experience with JobBOSS or similar manufacturing ERP.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

What Success Looks Like at CCT

• Pride in producing precision parts to exact specifications.
• Consistency, dependability, and follow‑through.
• Ownership mindset—solving problems proactively.
• Detail focus without sacrificing productivity.
• Positive teammate who builds a supportive environment.
• Always seeking smarter, faster, higher‑quality ways to work.
• Curiosity and a drive to grow machining skills.

Role Clarity

Expect to:

• Run independent set‑ups on established CNC milling jobs.
• Tackle machining, tooling, and production challenges head‑on.
• Support operators and keep production efficient.
• Deliver precision‑machined parts that meet customer expectations.

This is not:

• An entry‑level operator role.
• A programming‑only position.
• A repetitive, button‑pushing job.

This is a hands‑on setup role that requires independence in supporting production.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $24–$28 per hour , based on experience
• Direct hire
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance

Career Growth

We promote from within. Show initiative, leadership, and technical strength to move into CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production Leadership, and other technical paths.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Strong manual dexterity and sustained attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain focus during repetitive precision work.

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.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Troubleshooting skills
• CNC machine setup and changeover
• Precision measurement and hand metrology
• Setting up machines for production runs
• Manual machining fundamentals

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

• Turning lathe
• CNC Swiss lathe (Citizen, Tsugami)
• Gantry robot