Skilled - CNC Set Up Technician

CNC Set Up Technician

Wage: $35.00-$45.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm

QPS Employment Group is hiring a CNC Set Up Technician for a company in Pewaukee, WI. This is a direct hire opportunity on 1st shift.

CNC Set Up Technician Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Set up horizontal CNC lathes using provided setup sheets, job travelers, and engineering drawings
• Select and install appropriate tooling, offsets, and workholding for each job
• Prove out programs and make necessary edits at the machine control to achieve first-article conformance
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and (ideally) CMMs
• Maintain consistent part quality and production efficiency throughout each run
• Troubleshoot tooling wear, chatter, dimensional drift, and other machining issues
• Document setups, offsets, and process deviations in job travelers and shop records
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Communicate job status, tooling needs, and material concerns with shop leadership

CNC Set Up Technician Requirements:

- 3+ years of CNC setup experience in a precision machining environment involving turning, milling, or both

- Experience machining steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastics, and exotic alloys

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tight-tolerance specifications

- Hands-on experience with offsets, tool changes, tooling setup, and machine-side program edits (Fanuc preferred)

- Strong understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling selection, and machining strategies

- Proficiency using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment

- Experience performing first-piece inspections and in-process quality verification

- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!