Field CNC Setup Machinist -- Precision Production
Job Description
Job DescriptionA day in the life
You start your shift by reviewing a new work order and pulling up the engineering print. You translate GD&T into a practical setup plan, choose the right fixtures and tooling, and load the program. On a Haas mill in the morning and a Mazak lathe after lunch, you dial in offsets, run a first-article piece, and validate critical features with micrometers, calipers, and gauges. Throughout the day, you monitor cycle performance, make on-the-fly adjustments, and keep the cell tidy, safe, and running at peak efficiency.
This full-time contract role supports multiple shifts and may include assignments at different customer sites. You’ll be the go-to expert for clean handoffs between day, night, and weekend crews, ensuring precision parts ship on time.
What you’ll do
- Translate blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T into reliable CNC setups.
- Prepare mills and lathes: install fixtures, set tooling, load/verify programs.
- Confirm machine parameters and complete first-piece inspections.
- Track operations, tweak offsets/feeds/speeds to protect quality and throughput.
- Troubleshoot issues and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
- Record production data and sustain a clean, safe work area.
What you bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training a plus.
- 1–5 years setting up and running CNC equipment.
- Hands-on fluency with controls such as Haas, Mazak, and Okuma.
- Confident use of precision metrology tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
- Solid math foundation (fractions, decimals, geometry).
- Working knowledge of G-code and GD&T fundamentals.
Preferred strengths
- Sharp problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
- Clear communicator and collaborative teammate.
- Comfort in fast-paced environments with firm deadlines.
Contract snapshot
- Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract)
- Contract Duration: 3 to 12 months
- Shifts Available: Day, Night, Weekend
- Travel: Assignments may occur at various client sites.