Cnc Mill Set Up Operator

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CNC Mill Setup Operator Job Description

The Machining Setup Technician is responsible for preparing CNC machining operations for production by setting up machines, tooling, fixtures, and programs. This role ensures safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing and serves as a technical resource to support production machinists. The technician ensures that all parts meet engineering, quality, and customer requirements.

• Set up CNC machines for production by installing tooling, fixtures, work‑holding, and machine offsets according to approved setup documentation.
• Load, verify, and prove out CNC programs to ensure machines are production‑ready before release to machinists.
• Produce and inspect first‑piece parts, making necessary machine and tooling adjustments to achieve dimensional conformity.
• Ensure that tooling, cutting tools, gauges, and required materials are available and ready before production begins.
• Troubleshoot setup, tooling, fixture, and machining issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Provide technical assistance to production machinists during job startups and machine changeovers.
• Perform tool changes, offset adjustments, and setup corrections throughout production as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve manufacturing issues and improve setup efficiency.
• Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition, adhering to all company safety and quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing operations.

• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining and machine setup experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of CNC controls, cutting tools, work‑holding, and machining practices.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, mechanical, and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with AS9100 or regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent; technical machining education preferred.

The work environment is a regulated manufacturing setting, with a standard shift from 6 AM to 2:30 PM. Employees are expected to perform visual inspections and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods. The company provides all necessary tools and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix, AZ.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.