CNC Setup Machinist

CNC Setup Machinist (Precision Machining) – 1st Shift

Are you a highly skilled CNC machinist who prides yourself on quality and workmanship? Do you enjoy collaborating with engineering to define and improve processes? CompuCraft Fabricators is seeking a CNC Setup Machinist who thrives in a culture dedicated to quality, precision, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

In this role, you will not just run parts; you will own the manufacturing process. You will actively collaborate with our engineering team on initial process definition, identifying the optimal workflows, tooling, and fixturing for complex, tight-tolerance components.

Key Responsibilities

· Collaborate & Define: Work closely with engineering to evaluate blueprints, define manufacturing processes, and optimize cycle times.

· Program & Edit: Create, interpret, and modify CNC programs (Mastercam programming experience a plus) offline and at the machine to ensure flawless execution.

· Setup & Prove Out: Perform complete, complex setups on CNC mills and CNC lathes, establishing precise fixture alignment, tool offsets, work coordinates.

· Operate & Inspect: Run production lots while performing rigorous in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators and functional gauges to verify total conformance to print specifications.

· Job Documentation: Interact with ERP system for time records, maintain program library and complete quality documentation, as required.

· Continuous Improvement: Troubleshoot processes and suggest innovative fixturing or machining strategies to eliminate waste, improve throughput and elevate quality.

Qualifications

· Proven experience programming, setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes in a precision, job shop environment.

· Strong blueprint reading skills and knowledge of GD&T.

· Deep knowledge of cutting tool selection, speeds, feeds, and material (stainless steels, aerospace alloys, aluminum, etc.).

· A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills for Engineering and Quality team touchpoints.

· An uncompromising eye for detail and pride in workmanship.

We offer competitive wages, 401K with match, holidays, medical, vacation.

Pay: $26.00 - $35.50 per hour

Work Location: In person