Skilled - CNC Set Up Technician

Position Overview

Position Title:

CNC Set Up Technician
Wage: $35.00-$45.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours:

7:00am-4:00pm

Location:

Pewaukee, WI

• Set up horizontal CNC lathes using provided setup sheets, job travelers, and engineering drawings
• Select and install appropriate tooling, offsets, and work holding for each job
• Prove out programs and make necessary edits at the machine control to achieve first-article conformance
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and (ideally) CMMs
• Maintain consistent part quality and production efficiency throughout each run
• Troubleshoot tooling wear, chatter, dimensional drift, and other machining issues
• Document setups, offsets, and process deviations in job travelers and shop records
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Communicate job status, tooling needs, and material concerns with shop leadership

• 3+ years of CNC setup experience in a precision machining environment involving turning, milling, or both
• Experience machining steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastics, and exotic alloys
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tight-tolerance specifications
• Hands‑on experience with offsets, tool changes, tooling setup, and machine‑side program edits (Fanuc preferred)
• Strong understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling selection, and machining strategies
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment
• Experience performing first-piece inspections and in-process quality verification
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.