CNC Production Setup Specialist; Mills​/Lathes​/Routers

Position: CNC Production Setup Specialist (Mills/Lathes/Routers)
Is this you?

Comfortable taking a CNC job from blank table to first good part—solo?

Fluent with offsets, work holding, tooling, and safe prove-outs?

Confident inspecting first articles and making authorized tweaks to hit spec?

Happy to run production after setup and troubleshoot routine issues on the fly?

If so, SIS, an EIS company in Canton, GA wants to meet you.

The work

Own end-to-end setups for mills, lathes, or routers (tooling, fixtures, work holding, offsets)
Safely prove out approved programs; verify initial parts and obtain required approvals

Operate during production runs; monitor quality, tool wear, and cycle reliability

Make authorized parameter changes and simple at-machine program edits as needed

Support operators, maintain setup documentation, and escalate complex issues to Production Lead, Operations Specialists, Engineering, Quality, or Maintenance What you need to succeed

Demonstrated CNC setup experience: independent setups, first-part verification, and production operation

Strength in at least one machine family (mills, lathes, or routers)
Ability to interpret blueprints and GD&T, CNC programs, and setup sheets

Know-how in tooling, work holding, offsets, cutting parameters, precision measurement, and prove-out safety

Clear communicator with practical troubleshooting skills and a team mindset

Tools you’ll touch

Haas and Smart mills and lathes; KOMO, Heian, and Homag routers. Plastics/composites experience is a plus; strong CNC skills in other materials translate well.

About SISSince 1989, SIS has produced precision components from high-performance plastics, composites, and other non-metallics for power generation, aerospace and defense, medical equipment, and oil and gas. We support both prototype and production work, including electrical insulation and medical imaging applications.

Schedule & pay Hourly Pay: $25–35

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 50 scheduled work hours per week First shift: 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Second shift: 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. (+ $1.50/hour shift differential)
Open on both shifts; current hiring priority is second shift

Weekend overtime currently available on Saturdays and Sundays depending on production needs

Growth & impact

Step into a role where your setups directly influence throughput and quality. You’ll collaborate with seasoned technical teammates and develop toward more advanced troubleshooting and mentoring.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match: 100% on your first 3% contributed, plus 50% on the next 3%
PTO and paid holidays

Company-paid basic life and AD&D, plus short- and long-term disabilityHSA/FSA options with company HSA contributions for eligible plans

Employee Assistance Program, Perk Spot discounts, and optional supplemental and pet insurance

Benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

Take the next step

If you thrive on turning setups into steady, high-quality production, apply now.

You should be proficient in:

CNC Machine Setup & Changeover Machine Setups for Production Runs