CNC Set Up Operator
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Job Description
SummarySet-up and operate one or more CNC Mill or Lathe machines to perform machining operations on a variety of parts involving multiple machining or cutting operations.
Work Hours:
7:00AM-3:30pm
Sign on bonus $1,000 after 30 days
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSelect and install tooling according to specifications and operation.
Extensive use of blueprints, process plans, program sheets, holding fixture location diagrams, etc. to set-up and prepare machine for operation.
Use precision measuring instruments to setup machine and check machined items.
Use standard machine tools including, but not limited to, drill press and a variety of hand, electric, etc. tools
Make programming or tooling adjustments.
Load work program.
Load and unload parts in machine
Run jobs and obtain first piece approval.
Other duties as required.
Associate’s degree (A.
A.) or certification from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or 3 years of experience setting up and operating CNC lathe or MillWorking knowledge of G&M code
HAAS or DOOSAN experience preferred
Be able to read a tape measure
Be able to convert metric and English units
Be able to read and understand blue prints and assembly drawings
Be able to use calipers, micrometers and height gage
Knowledge of GD&T preferred
Comply with all safety procedures, postings and protocols
May be required to perform additional tasks as assigned.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, for length of 8-10 hour shift, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills;
and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.
Salary range may go from: $25 – $28 depending on experienceAdditional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
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