CNC Set Up Technician

Job Title: CNC Set Up Technician
Location: Fort Wayne, IN (onsite)
Contract Duration: until 12/31/2026
Working hours - 11pm - 7:30am


Job Description:
Responsible for CNC machine troubleshooting, updating tool paths and completing set ups for CNC Lathes in a high volume production environment.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of Hard Turning, Green Turning, Milling, Broaching and Part Finishing machining processes
• Knowledge to teach robot and gantry pickup points
• Knowledge of Nachi robot controls
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and detailed knowledge of lathe tooling/programming

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2–5 years of CNC lathe setup experience in a manufacturing environment
• Interpreting G and M codes
• Machine set-ups and changeovers on CNC Lathes
• Troubleshoot daily production problems through root cause analysis techniques as they occur
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and indicators.

Education Required
High School Diploma/GED

• Ensure operation of CNC machines and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on machining lathes and mills, motors, pneumatic tools, and production equipment; following diagrams
• Invested in a machines and robotics to increase the efficiency of the plant
• Maintain all production and prototype shop CNC machines
• Dismantle defective machines, vehicles, steam lines and valves, plumbing and physical structure and install new or repaired parts
• Lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators
• Maintain and repair structural parts of buildings
• Perform any e-mailing, reports, label preparation, order release, driver sign-out, inventory checks and/or any type of PC/tablet function
• Perform maintenance functions for CNC and Lathe equipment and machinery
• Clean out lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Maintenance 5S and respect 5S in preventive maintenance
• Perform adjustments and repairs of spindles, drives, slides, hydraulic systems, electronic controls, electrical perriferals and other items
• Fixing equipment, safety, and quality issues related to the facility
• Attend seminars, training, and educational activities
• Communicating accurately, concisely, and professionally with customer as to important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and time estimated until completion
• Facilitate process workflow improvements or product changes
• Oversee that all work is performed in accordance with established quality and safety procedures
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment failures
• Maintain shop and shop equipment
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs