CNC Setup Technician

Overview

MAU is hiring a CNC Setup Technician for our client in Greenville, SC. As a CNC Setup Technician, you will support process industrialization efforts by executing CNC machine setups, prove outs, and troubleshooting activities for gas turbine components.

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement

• Contract role
• 18-month assignment with potential for direct hire based on performance
• Must be available to work off-shifts and overtime as needed

• 5+ years of experience as a CNC setup/prove out technician
• Demonstrated ability to hold tolerances to ±0.0005"
• Hands-on experience with at least two of the following CNC control families:
  Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Siemens
• Proficient in blueprint reading and GD&T
• Experience using probing systems for part setup and in-process inspection
• Skilled in loading/changing cutting tools and grind wheels
• Familiarity with part identification and non-conformance segregation
• Willingness to perform physical work, including standing and lifting as required
• Exposure to CMM, Blue Light Scanner, or Handy Scan equipment
• Ability to follow documented methods, standards, and procedures

• Strong communication skills to report risks, issues, and deviations
• Ability to maintain orderly work areas according to 5S standards
• Safe use of cranes and rigging for large parts and fixtures
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

• Safely set up, tear down, and prove out new and legacy jobs on:
• VTL, VBM/HBM
• 3–5 axis vertical and horizontal mills
• EDM (wire, sinker, hole pop)
• Creep feed grinders
• Interpret and execute work using engineering drawings, GD&T, routings, travelers, setup sheets, and work instructions
• Indicate fixtures and parts; build, load, and change tooling
• Establish work and tool offsets using probing systems (Renishaw preferred)
• Dry run and single block new/modified CNC programs to verify safe paths
• Identify process or program issues during prove out and escalate to engineering
• Make traceable G/M code edits (feeds/speeds, offsets, cutter comp, canned cycles)

• Hold and verify tolerances to ±0.0005"
• Perform in-process inspections using:
• Operate Blue Light Scanner and Handy Scan for data capture during troubleshooting

• Support limited production runs by operating machines after setup
• Assist with machining of HRSA materials (e.g., Inconel)
• Communicate risks, issues, and deviations clearly to engineers and supervisors
• Follow established quality procedures and standards
• Maintain clean and organized work areas per 5S expectations

• Perform basic machine care and preventative maintenance checks:
• Probe and tool setter verification
• Coolant concentration checks
• Chip and work area management
• Use cranes and rigging safely for large parts and fixtures
• Promptly escalate machine or safety concerns

• Hands-on role in a manufacturing facility
• Collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams
• Fast-paced environment requiring quick problem-solving and safe execution

• Frequent standing, lifting, and operating heavy machinery
• Use of rigging and crane equipment for large components

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position