CNC Setup Technician

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Setup Technician

Location : Shelby Township, MI

Schedule : Full-Time, Monday–Friday (day shift, overtime may be available)

Pay Rate : $25.00 – $27.00 per hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC Setup Technician to support production by performing setups, program management, and tooling maintenance for CNC turning and milling operations. This role is hands-on and critical to maintaining efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CNC machine setups and changeovers between various production parts.
• Upload, manage, and maintain CNC programs to ensure accuracy and consistency across active production jobs.
• Suggest and implement improvements to reduce cycle times, tooling costs, and scrap rates.
• Monitor tool wear and recommend adjustments to extend or optimize tool life.
• Write, implement, and maintain lathe gantry programs.
• Manage CNC lathe tooling area, including spare part ordering and organization.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine machine / tooling checks.
• Train team members in CNC turning and milling best practices.
• Maintain work holding fixtures, including ordering spares as necessary.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with troubleshooting machining issues.

Qualifications

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