CNC Setup Technician
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About the job
A respected manufacturing firm seeks a CNC Setup Technician skilled in programming, setup, and operation of CNC machines. Focus on quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement with access to modern equipment and growth opportunities.
Requirements
- 2-5 years CNC operation experience
- Proficient with Fanuc controllers
- Ability to interpret drawings and GD&T
- Manual inspection tool proficiency
- Design and load tooling, fixtures
Qualifications
- Experience with multi-axis CNC machines
- Training operators in machine operation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mastercam experience preferred
- Attention to safety and quality
Full job description
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected manufacturing company where you can apply your CNC programming and setup expertise in a hands-on role that values precision, quality, and teamwork. The position offers a chance to work with advanced multi-axis CNC machines and contribute directly to production excellence and continuous improvement.
CNC Setup Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive team environment focused on quality and safety
- Opportunity for skill development and career growth
- Access to modern equipment and software tools
CNC Setup Requirements & Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience operating, programming, setting up, and maintaining multi-axis CNC lathes and mills with Fanuc controllers
- Ability to interpret customer drawings, including GD&T, parts lists, ECOs, work instructions, and inspection plans
- Proficiency with manual inspection tools such as bore gauges, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, thread and pin gauges, microscopes, profilometers, optical comparators, and Rockwell testers
- Ability to design, mount, and load tooling, fixtures, vises, jaws, and perform tool touch-offs
- Experience producing first piece inspection parts and basic troubleshooting of speeds, feeds, work holding, tool selection, and tool wear
- Familiarity with collaboration between production and quality control for inspection plans and documentation
- Competence in training operators on running and inspecting parts
- Mastercam experience preferred
CNC Setup Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Operate CNC machines safely to produce high-quality parts meeting production targets
- Program parts using existing CAD models and save files according to company procedures
- Design and create work holding fixtures and detailed work order instructions
- Set up tooling, work zeros, and fixtures for first piece part approval with quality control collaboration
- Mentor operators in proper machine operation and inspection documentation
- Report maintenance issues promptly to supervisors or maintenance team
- Document production and inspection data in the ERP system to maintain traceability and quality records
- Identify opportunities for process improvements contributing to quality management system effectiveness
- Follow safety, quality, and foreign object debris (FOD) programs at all times
- Maintain calibrated measuring tools and ensure only calibrated equipment is used
- Keep a clean, organized work area and demonstrate punctuality and a positive attitude
- Work collaboratively within a team environment adhering to company policies and procedures
This role offers the chance to contribute to a culture that prioritizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement while working with state-of-the-art CNC technology.
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