Setup Machinist

First Shift: Monday to Thursday 5am to 3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break (4 days x 10 hour days).

Hourly rate $26+ per hour, negotiable based on skillset and experience.

The setup machinist does setups for the operators to run jobs on CNC Lathes and Mills. We have Okuma and HAAS with sub-spindle, live tooling and bar feeders.

The setup machinists key duties include running test cycles, performing first-article inspections using precision tools, and making necessary adjustments to ensure parts meet specifications. This role requires strong problem-solving, technical, and quality-focused skills, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

• Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets and work instructions.
• Setup jobs and tools.
• Perform first-article inspection to ensure parts adhere to tolerances.
• Responsible for making adjustments to offsets, and program as needed.
• Troubleshoot machinery and production issues to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Maintain all paperwork associated with producing the part and maintaining company records.
• Observe safety policies and procedures and operate in a safe manner.

• 2+ years experience operating CNC Lathes and Mills.
• Must have experience setting up jobs on CNC Okuma and HAAS.
• Must have experience with live tooling and bar feeders.
• Working knowledge of Algebra, Geometry and can do metric to imperial conversions.
• Experienced with G-code and M-code programming.
• Fluent in GD&T and machining blueprint reading.
• Skilled in part inspection and accountable to quality of parts.
• OSHA 10-hour

Must have ability to select, lift, carry and stack products weighing between 30 & 50 pounds. The ability to stand up a total of 10 hours, with breaks, while occasionally bending, stooping, twisting and do repetitive work for 2 to 4 hours at a time. Stations have anti-fatigue mats and stools available when needed.

We are a Florida Drug Free Workplace. The company requires all employees to complete a pre-employment 10 panel drug screen; employment status will be dependent on ability to pass this screening and partake on a quarterly random screen.