Cnc Machinist

CNC Mill Setup Operator / Machinist

This role is a hands-on CNC mill setup operator position in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will set up and run multiple CNC HAAS milling machines, perform precision quality checks, and make program edits using G&M code to ensure parts meet exact specifications throughout production.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve raw materials from the staging area and prepare them for machining.
• Load bar stock and various types of metals into CNC HAAS milling machines.
• Set up and run a cell containing three CNC machines, completing approximately three full setups per day.
• Run the first piece for each setup and perform 100% quality inspection of the part.
• Run production parts and perform quality checks on at least one part every hour.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and profiling tools to ensure all parts meet specification.
• Maintain tight tolerances and consistently hold dimensions to +/- 0.005 inches.
• Utilize G&M code on Fanuc controls to make program edits when necessary to improve part quality or process efficiency.
• Read and interpret blueprints and prints to determine machining requirements and verify part conformity.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, perform changeovers, and adjust processes to maintain productivity and quality.
• Use live tooling as required to complete complex machining operations.
• Support a clean, organized, and safe work area in a busy machining department with extensive equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of CNC setup and operation experience on milling machines.
• At least 3 years of experience reading and working from prints and blueprints.
• Proficiency in CNC mill setup, troubleshooting, and changeover in a production environment.
• Ability to use G&M code to edit programs on Fanuc controls.
• Experience using live tooling on CNC equipment.
• Strong blueprint and print reading skills for dimensional and feature verification.
• Solid quality inspection experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and profiling tools.
• Ability to consistently hold tight tolerances to +/- 0.005 inches.
• Hands-on experience with CNC milling operations and basic lathe knowledge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Conversational programming experience on CNC controls is a plus.
• Experience with Swiss CNC machining is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume machining environment.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills in manufacturing settings.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that actively invests in its facilities and people, including recent and planned expansions. Team members have access to a partnered health clinic offering visits at a very low cost, and the company supports employee wellness by paying for workouts every other day. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement, long-term growth, and providing modern equipment and resources to help you succeed.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean, well-lit manufacturing facility with more than 75 pieces of machining equipment. The first shift runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the second shift runs from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on four 10-hour days. You can expect to work around 50 hours per week. The setting is production-focused with CNC HAAS mills and Fanuc controls in regular use. The dress code requires jeans, steel-toe footwear, high-visibility clothing, and safety glasses to ensure a safe and compliant shop floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Porte, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Porte, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.