CNC Milling Setup and Production Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time

A Day in the Life

You arrive for third shift, review the job travelers, and load the first fixture of the night. You verify the program, check your offsets, and run a first-article part. With micrometers and calipers in hand, you confirm every dimension hits print. As production ramps, you watch spindle load, listen for tool wear, and make smart adjustments to keep parts on-spec and scrap to a minimum. Between runs, you handle changeovers, update documentation, and keep your cell clean, orderly, and safe.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and run CNC milling equipment to produce precision parts from engineering drawings and documented requirements.
• Execute machine changeovers, perform tooling swaps, and adjust work and tool offsets as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, and technical specs to determine the right process path.
• Inspect parts with precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and record results per procedure.
• Continuously monitor machining operations for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot issues such as chatter, tool wear, and dimensional drift; implement corrective actions.
• Fine-tune feeds, speeds, and wear offsets to maintain quality and consistency across production runs.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.
• Follow safety protocols, standard work, and quality standards at all times.
• Keep the work area organized, clean, and compliant with 5S principles.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC Mill Machinist, CNC Machinist, CNC Setup Operator, or similar precision role.
• Hands-on background operating CNC milling machines, ideally vertical machining centers.
• Proven capability with setups, tooling changes, and offset adjustments.
• Fluency in blueprint reading and understanding of tight tolerances.
• Skilled with precision metrology tools, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Strong detail orientation and a quality-first mindset.
• Ability to diagnose basic machining issues and make on-the-fly adjustments.
• Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Willingness to work third shift.

Preferred Background

• Experience with 3-, 4-, or 5-axis milling machines.
• Familiarity with common CNC controls and machining platforms.
• Experience machining stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and other precision alloys.
• Background in medical device, aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and documented inspection protocols.

Technical Proficiencies

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & Technologies

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)

If you thrive in a precision-driven environment and take pride in parts that pass inspection the first time, this role was built for you.