Journey‑Level CNC 5‑Axis Setup Specialist -- Defense & Energy

Job Description

Job Description

Imagine This

A turbine bearing needs a fast turnaround. You scan the route sheet, plan your workholding, mount a right‑angle head, touch off tools, and verify geometry on a 5‑axis VMC. The first‑article is close, but you see a chance to trim seconds with a smarter path. You edit the G‑code, note the change at the control, and confirm tolerances with micrometers and indicators. Later, you rig a heavy assembly under the crane and help a teammate debug a finish issue — all before lunch. If this sounds like your kind of day, you’ll thrive at Pioneer Motor Bearing Company and our PMB Machine Works division.

We’re a 4th‑generation family company supporting power generation, defense, and aerospace. We hire people who care about their craft, communicate clearly, and never stop learning.

Your Mission

• Set up CNC 5‑axis machines with correct tooling and offsets to manufacture/repair fluid film bearings, seals, and aerospace/defense parts.
• Turn blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal direction into precise parts — including jobs requiring right‑angle heads.
• Apply geometric and mathematical problem‑solving to plan setups and validate results.
• Keep your cell safe, tidy, and efficient while meeting quality and throughput goals.
• Measure precisely with dial calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, and indicators to maintain spec.
• Edit programs at the control to correct issues; document every change.
• Raise risks to quality, delivery, or customer needs early and offer solutions.
• Recommend program/tooling/setup improvements to reduce cycle time.
• Interpret complex technical drawings with confidence.
• Safely load/unload heavy parts using overhead cranes and proper rigging.

What You Bring

• Fluent in 5‑axis setup and operation; journeyman capability ideal.
• Trade/technical education or 5 years related experience; or equivalent mix.
• Comfort reading company, customer, and governmental specifications/regulations.
• Hands‑on with DMG MORI, Okuma, Hyundai, Fanuc (and related) equipment.
• Clear, direct communication; able to present and respond to manager/team questions.
• Applied math: proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume; algebra/geometry.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/repair for fluid film bearings.
• Understanding of cutting fluids, finishes, tolerances, turning, drilling, milling, and abrasive processes.
• Materials familiarity: steels, nonferrous metals, and alloys; aerospace exposure is a plus.

Also Helpful

• Strong problem‑solving instincts.
• CAD/CAM programming background.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Independent work style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and general computer literacy.

Capabilities We Recognize

• CNC Programming
• CAD Software
• AS9102
• ITAR Compliance
• Journeyman’s License
• G‑Code
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills
• CAD/CAM Software
• AS9100 Experience
• ITAR Registration Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Tools of the Trade

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis): Mazak, Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki
• CAD & CAM software

What You’ll Get

• All overtime hours paid at 2x pay; vacation and holiday hours count toward OT eligibility.
• Three medical plans; Pioneer pays 95% of employee premiums and contributes significantly for family members.
• HSA contributions: $2,000 (individual) and $4,000 (dependent plans); FSA available.
• Revive supplemental health membership: zero‑cost access to 1,000+ generic medications, free primary care telehealth, mental health support, health/wellness coaching, and access to discounted GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications.
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) safe‑harbor matching; plus ancillary benefits.
• Vacation: 2.5 weeks to start; 3 weeks after 3 years; scales up to 6 weeks.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Indoor machine shop environment.
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Stoop, bend, crawl, reach, stand, and walk frequently.
• Read, write, speak, hear, concentrate, and comprehend complex data.

Take the Next Step

We’re not looking for just anyone — we’re looking for the best. If precision, accountability, and continuous improvement define your work, apply now.

See more of what we do: Pioneer Manufacturing | PMB Machine Works