CNC Setup Machinist
$35 per hourLaborup
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to join a high-precision manufacturing operation supporting the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries .
This position will focus on setting up and machining complex, tight-tolerance turned components in a highly technical, high-mix manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a strong CNC turning background, can independently perform setups, and is comfortable troubleshooting and making adjustments at the machine.
2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Four 10-hour shifts
- Fridays off
- Overtime opportunities available
- Pay: $35/hr
What You'll Do:
- Perform complete setups on CNC lathes/turning centers for complex precision components.
- Set tooling, workholding, offsets, work coordinates, and cutting parameters.
- Set up and operate machines with live tooling, C-Axis, Y-Axis, and sub-spindle capabilities where applicable.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Prove out jobs and make necessary adjustments at the machine.
- Troubleshoot tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues.
- Make G-code, tool, and offset adjustments as necessary.
- Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
- Maintain tight tolerances and ensure parts meet customer and engineering requirements.
- Work closely with CNC programmers, engineering, and quality to improve turning processes.
- Support both new and established jobs in a high-mix precision manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- CNC lathe/turning setup experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience independently setting up and running CNC lathes.
- Experience with multi-axis turning, live tooling, C/Y-axis, and/or sub-spindle machines strongly preferred.
- Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and dimensional inspection skills.
- Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance components.
- Working knowledge of G-code and CNC program adjustments.
- Experience with Nakamura-Tome, Hardinge, or similar CNC turning equipment is a plus.
- Mastercam experience is a plus.
- Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, or other high-precision machining experience strongly preferred.
Benefits
- 90% of employee medical premiums covered
- 100% of eligible deductibles covered
- Company-paid dental and vision
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
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