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CNC PROGRAMMER / SET UP MAN Benefits/Perks * Competitive Compensation * Career Growth Opportunities ... A) MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MACHINE SHOP MANUFACTURING AND REMANUFACTURING. B ...

CNC PROGRAMMER / SET UP MAN Benefits/Perks * Competitive Compensation * Career Growth Opportunities ... A) MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MACHINE SHOP MANUFACTURING AND REMANUFACTURING. B ...

Vision insurance CNC PROGRAMMER / SET UP MAN Benefits/Perks * Competitive Compensation * Career ... A) MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MACHINE SHOP MANUFACTURING AND REMANUFACTURING. B ...

Machine Set Up Responsibilities: Make production set ups strong/sturdy Keep work areas clean and organized Read and follow shop order instructions. Look for continual improvement keeping efficiency ...

Performs set up of 3 & 4 Axis CNC machines. * Operates multiple machines simultaneously. * Monitors the machine to ensure proper program performance. * Completes shop work orders, inspection ...

CNC Set-Up Machinist

Plano, TX · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Position: CNC Set-Up Machinist Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Full-time Overview: The CNC Set-Up Machinist is responsible for setting up CNC machines, selecting tooling, adjusting programs, and ...

Set-Up Machinist

Longmont, CO · On-site

$30 - $38/hr (+ commission)

Set up CNC machines (DMG MORI CTX beta lathes, general mills, and cylindrical grinders) for production runs, ensuring all tools, fixtures, and materials are correctly installed. - **Program ...

Set-Up Technician

Rockford, IL · On-site

$19.50 - $24.25/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Machine Set-Up and Production * Review production orders and confirm print specifications are accurate and complete. * Verify required materials are available and meet order ...

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CNC Programmer / set up man

Lafayette, LA • On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Full-time

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Job description

CNC PROGRAMMER / SET UP MAN

 Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Leadership position 
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer / set up man to join our team.  As a CNC Programmer / set up man (predominately lathe), you'll help to get jobs started which includes creating CNC programs (derived from blueprints) creating and process plans and helping machinists set tooling and run first parts for approval.  Responsibilities will include collaborating with the shop coordinator, foreman and QC Manager to understand our customer's needs and in-turn, help communicate accurate process plans for machinists.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 
A)                MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MACHINE SHOP MANUFACTURING AND REMANUFACTURING.
B)                MUST BE SELF STARTER NEEDING MINIMUM SUPERVISION.
C)                MUST BE CAPABLE OF READING PRINTS
D)                MUST BE CAPABLE OF PROGRAMMING MAZAK CNC LATHES.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
A)                CREATE AND FILE PROGRAMS TO BE STORED AS MANUFACUTING RECORDS.
 
B)                CREATE PROCESS PLANS FOR MACHINED PARTS.
 
C)                MUST BE CAPABLE OF EFFICIENTLY PROGRAMMING/ OPERATING MAZAK CNC LATHE MACHINE.
 
D)                MUST BE ABLE TO MAKE SOUND MACHINING DECISIONS.
 
E)                 MUST BE CAPABLE OF LEADING A GROUP OF EMPLOYEES IN THE MACHINE SHOP. 
 
F)                 MUST BE CAPABLE OF TRAINING LESS EXPERIENCED MACHINIST BY WAY OF HELPING THEM GET SET UP WITH TOOLING AND PROGRAMS ON ANY JOB NECESSARY.
  
G)                MUST BE ABLE TO PROMOTE RESPECT, COURTEOUSNESS, DEPENDABILITY, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, MOTIVATION, LOYALITY AND SAFETY THROUGHOUT THE COMPANY ON A DAILY BASIS.
 
H)                ABLE TO LIFT 30 LBS AND/OR PASS PHYSICAL FUNCTION TEST.
 
 
ACCOUNTABILITY:
 
          WILL REPORT TO THE SHOP FOREMAN