Job Description
Job Type Full-time Description SUMMARY The CNC Setup Technician is responsible for setting up and preparing CNC machines for production in addition to operation, including selecting tools, loading programs, setting work offsets, loading job schedule board, and ensuring part conformance during initial runs. This skilled position plays a key role in ensuring that machines are properly configured for efficient, accurate, and high-quality manufacturing processes. SCHEDULE Weekday Night Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 PM - 3:00 PM (This includes paid 30 minute lunch) Weekend Day Shift: Friday - Sunday, 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM Weekend Night Shift: Friday - Sunday, 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (This includes paid 30 minute lunch) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include, but are not limited to: Interpret blueprints, Setup sheets, and the CNC Schedule to determine setup priorities, procedures and production requirements. Select, prepare, and install cutting tools, fixtures, and work-holding as required for job setup. Oversee the tool crib system by selecting, checking out, returning, and maintaining proper tooling for each job. Prioritize the use of used tooling when appropriate and actively work to maximize tool life while ensuring quality and performance standards are met. Accurately categorize and log setup times, changeovers, and downtimes in Machine Metrics system to support efficiency and continuous improvement. Load CNC programs and set machine parameters, including work and tool offsets. Perform test runs and first part inspections to verify proper setup and part accuracy. Adjust machine settings, tooling, and offsets to ensure parts meet quality and dimensional specifications. Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers