CNC Setup Specialist — Precision Tungsten Manufacturing

CNC Setup Specialist — Precision Tungsten Manufacturing

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This role involves setting up CNC machines for complex mill and lathe jobs for heavy alloy components. You will stage work holding, prove out new CNC programs, tune tooling, troubleshoot issues before releasing stable production, and partner closely with engineers and project managers to keep equipment running at its best.

$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

• Install specified tooling and work holding on CNC equipment per setup instructions and job routers.
• Configure machines with correct fixtures, tools, and material to execute production jobs.
• Prove out new programs: set offsets, verify WCS, perform safe dry runs, and validate first‑article quality.
• Troubleshoot machine programming issues (G‑code/M‑code, post output, tooling paths) and resolve runtime problems.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and teammates to optimize cycle times and quality.
• Inspect, care for, and maintain machines and peripherals to ensure reliable performance.

• 3‑5 years of CNC setup or closely related machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, math, and computer aptitude.
• Fluent reading of blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• GD&T familiarity—using datums, feature control frames, and symbols to define conditions and tolerances—is a plus.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and troubleshooting ability.

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• G‑Code
• Tape Measure Reading
• M‑Code
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) – Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Okuma
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) – Mazak, Haas, Okuma
• CAM Software – Mastercam
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) – Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Okuma
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) – Mazak, Okuma

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• Vacation and Personal Days
• Paid holidays

If you enjoy turning a clean setup into repeatable production with tight tolerances—and want room to grow—this 1st shift role is for you.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Manufacturing

Primary Metal Manufacturing

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