Setup Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Setup Machinist is a full-time, onsite CNC setup and precision machining position in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Candidates searching for CNC Setup Machinist, Mazak Machinist, Swiss Machinist, CNC Setup Technician, 5-Axis Machinist, or CNC Lathe Machinist roles will find this opportunity focused on independent machine setup, first-piece production, tooling, offsets, troubleshooting, and production changeovers. The position supports precision manufacturing in a regulated, quality-driven environment and is available across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Independently set up CNC machines using setup sheets, engineering drawings, work instructions, tooling requirements, and established manufacturing processes.
• Operate CNC equipment and perform all standard machining responsibilities, including part inspection, offset adjustments, tool changes, and routine machine maintenance.
• Install and verify tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and machine parameters required for production setups and changeovers.
• Run first-piece components independently and verify dimensional conformance to engineering drawings before releasing processes for production.
• Measure and inspect components using precision measurement equipment and make necessary machine or tooling adjustments to maintain specifications.
• Troubleshoot setup, tooling, machining, dimensional, and basic process issues while taking appropriate precautions to prevent machine crashes and equipment damage.
• Support production changeovers and optimize setup execution to reduce downtime and maintain manufacturing throughput.
• Follow quality procedures, manufacturing documentation, safety requirements, and process controls within a regulated precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Machinist, Swiss Machinist, or similar precision machining professional.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete CNC machine setups using setup sheets and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Experience running and inspecting first-piece components without direct assistance.
• Strong knowledge of CNC offsets, cutting tools, tool changes, workholding, fixtures, and machining fundamentals.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments to verify tight-tolerance machined components.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot basic machining and setup issues while maintaining safe machine operation.
• Ability to work full time onsite in West Chester, Pennsylvania and complete initial training on first shift.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Mazak CNC equipment, including Integrex or 5-axis machining platforms.
• Experience operating or setting up Star Swiss or comparable Swiss-style CNC machines.
• Experience supporting frequent production changeovers in a precision machining environment.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing, regulated manufacturing, or other high-precision industries.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, setup reduction, and production efficiency initiatives.