CNC Set

Job Type Full-time

Description

Position Summary The CNC Setup Machinist I sets up and operates CNC milling and/or turning equipment to produce precision-machined components to close tolerances and exacting finish specifications. This is a skilled trade role for a machinist who can independently plan and execute complex setups across a diverse range of jobs — reading prints, selecting tooling, writing or editing programs, dialing in first-piece quality, and running production with minimal supervision.

Acme machines large, complex castings and forgings for aerospace, defense, power generation, and industrial customers. Tolerances are tight, programs are varied, and most jobs don’t repeat on a fixed schedule. The right Setup Machinist I is someone who is comfortable building a setup from scratch, troubleshooting when it doesn’t go right the first time, and taking ownership of part quality before releasing to run.

This role may specialize in milling or turning depending on production needs and candidate background.

Essential Responsibilities Machine Setup Plan and execute complex CNC setups from engineering drawings, job travelers, and setup sheets across milling and/or turning equipment

Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, holders, and work holding fixtures for the job; source from crib or coordinate with tooling when needed

Establish work offsets, tool length offsets, and fixture offsets; verify against print requirements before running first piece

Edit or create CNC programs at the control as needed to achieve correct toolpath, feeds, speeds, and clearances

Perform first-piece inspection using appropriate measurement tools to verify dimensional conformance before releasing job to run Complete setup documentation including traveler sign-offs, setup sheets, and any required first article recordsCNC Machine Operation Operate CNC milling and/or turning equipment to produce parts to blueprint specifications and close tolerances

Monitor in-process dimensional conformance using calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, and other measurement tools; adjust offsets as needed to maintain tolerance

Identify and communicate tool wear, tool breakage, chatter, surface finish issues, or other process concerns promptly

Perform in-process inspection per control plan, job traveler, or quality requirements and document results

Run multiple machines or setups concurrently where workload and job requirements allow

Blueprint Reading & GD&TRead and interpret engineering drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) callouts, surface finish specifications, material requirements, and notes

Identify critical features and determine the correct sequence, tooling, and inspection method to achieve required specifications

Raise questions or concerns about print ambiguity or manufacturability to Engineering or Quality before beginning a job Quality & Compliance Produce work that meets all dimensional, surface finish, and material requirements specified on the engineering drawing and traveler

Follow all inspection and documentation requirements per Acme’s QMS (ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D) and customer-specific quality plans

Report nonconforming material immediately using Acme’s nonconformance process; do not pass suspect parts

Maintain a clean, organized work area at all times; follow 5S standards for the production floor

Comply with all safety requirements including PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and hazardous material handling

Team & Communication Communicate job status, setup issues, tooling needs, and scheduling concerns to the production supervisor in a timely manner

Support the transition between shifts by providing clear handoff notes on job status, in-process offsets, and any open issues

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