Setup Machinist

Build Precision at the Highest Level at 5th Axis

At 5th Axis
, we’re global leaders in precision machining, automated production, and turnkey manufacturing solutions. From advanced work holding systems to zero-point technology, we design, build, and deliver solutions that empower machinists and manufacturers worldwide.

If you’re an experienced CNC machinist who takes pride in building reliable setups, solving difficult machining problems, and helping others succeed, this is your opportunity to bring your expertise to an advanced manufacturing environment.

As a CNC Setup Machinist
, you’ll independently set up and operate advanced 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC equipment across multiple machine platforms.

You’ll review drawings and manufacturing documentation, prepare tooling and fixtures, perform machine prove-outs, troubleshoot process issues, and verify that completed parts meet exact quality requirements. You’ll also document successful setups and help other machinists develop their technical capabilities.

This is a senior, hands‑on position for a machinist who can take ownership of complex setups and keep production moving safely, accurately, and efficiently.

• You review a new job and determine the tooling, fixturing, offsets, and setup approach needed to run it successfully.
• You set up complex parts on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines using probes and tool setters.
• You identify the cause of a machining or setup problem and make the necessary adjustments.
• You perform machine-side program edits and create subroutines within established authority.
• You verify dimensions and tolerances before releasing work for continued production.
• You document proven setups and train other machinists on the correct process.
• You work across production, programming, engineering, and quality to resolve technical issues.

• Set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines and automated manufacturing cells.
• Work across equipment such as Hermle, Mikron, HAAS, Doosan, and Grob machines.
• Interpret blueprints, setup sheets, parts lists, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Select, install, measure, and verify cutting tools, fixtures, and work holding.
• Complete setups using probes, tool setters, offsets, and other machine‑control functions.
• Make minor machine-side program edits and create or modify subroutines as authorized.
• Troubleshoot complex machining, tooling, fixturing, setup, and process problems.
• Optimize setups, tooling, and machining processes for quality, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and overall part quality using appropriate inspection equipment.
• Document setup information and train team members on established processes.
• Review Epicor job information, routers, part counts, and revision requirements.
• Coordinate with production, programming, engineering, and quality teams to meet manufacturing timelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area while following established safety and quality standards.

• Five or more years of progressive CNC machining and setup experience
  , or equivalent demonstrated technical expertise.
• Advanced experience independently setting up CNC milling machines or manufacturing cells.
• Experience working with 3-, 4-, or 5-axis machining equipment
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• Proficiency with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Heidenhain, or HAAS
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• Strong knowledge of tooling, fixturing, work holding, offsets, probes, and tool setters.
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of G-code, M-code, machine-side program edits, and subroutines
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• The ability to troubleshoot complex machining and setup problems with minimal supervision.
• Experience…