CNC MACHINE SETUP OPERATOR

Join to apply for the CNC MACHINE SETUP OPERATOR role at Columbus Hydraulics Company LLC This is a great opportunity in a fast‑growing company that values our team members and customers alike. Our recent facility expansion and increasing demand for CNC equipment and technology confirm that we are growing. We seek individuals who enjoy working in a positive, team environment and who want to develop themselves in CNC machining while contributing to products that move the world. Job Purpose Self‑sufficiently operate CNC mills and lathes with minimal supervision. Follow supervisor/production manager verbal directions. Complete set‑ups, adjust feed and speed to meet surface‑finish requirements of hydraulic cylinder components, and adjust tool offsets to meet tolerances. Inspect first pieces against blueprints and read/understand CNC programs. Duties And Responsibilities Programs must have a unique ID specific to the part being manufactured Responsible for equipment set‑ups, tooling changes, collet/chuck changeovers, and general machine maintenance Manage more than one work center while helping fellow employees meet quality and quantity part counts Read drawings (CAD prints), operator manuals, job orders, and follow procedural instructions Inspect, identify, deburr and stack production materials Use tape measure, calipers, micrometers, thread gages, go‑nogo thread and plug gages, depth gages, and bore gages Observe safety procedures Operate overhead cranes and forklifts (optional) Work overtime consistently as required Ensure daily output is met and exceeded Conduct oneself professionally and in a civil manner Management reserves the right to assign or change responsibilities upon request Qualifications Minimum Education: Highly recommended High School Diploma/GED or equivalent Previous Experience Preferred: 1 year (willing to train the right candidate) Skills Preferred Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) Basic keyboard and computer operation skills Knowledge of CNC lathe/mill machining, set‑ups and programming fundamentals Ability to read and interpret drawings Understanding of basic machine shop operations Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English Teamwork skills Physical Requirements Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly Pay Depending on experience Equal Opportunity Employer Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Columbus Hydraulics Company LLC by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbus Hydraulics Company LLC