CNC Tooling & Setup Technician (Production Machining)

• Operate CNC equipment per job travelers and standardized work
• Load materials, unload finished parts, and keep the cell organized
• Monitor machines and escalate issues to leads/supervisors
• Perform basic in‑process measurements (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Complete production and quality records with accuracy
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Learn tooling, processes, and setups to progress into setup work

• Set up CNC mills/lathes: tooling, fixturing, offsets, and program verification
• Interpret prints and specs, including basic GD&T, to meet requirements
• Run first‑article inspections and adjust processes as needed
• Diagnose setup/machining issues and maintain efficiency
• Oversee tooling selection, condition monitoring, and replacement
• Support production operators and document parameters and changes

• Proactively report equipment or quality concerns
• Adhere to all company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures
• Participate in lean and continuous improvement initiatives

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed or enrolled in a technical school, machining, or CNC program
• Basic machining knowledge and shop math
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Dependable, detail‑oriented, and safety‑focused

Preferred

• Hands‑on CNC experience from school labs, internships, or co‑ops
• Familiarity with basic measuring tools

Required

• 3+ years of CNC setup experience in manufacturing
• Blueprint reading and basic GD&T
• Knowledge of tooling, fixturing, offsets, and machining processes
• Experience with first‑article inspections and process tuning

Preferred

• Background across multiple CNC machines (mills and/or lathes)
• Experience with CNC controls and program verification