CNC 5 Axis Setup Machinist

NOW Hiring Heroes•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a 5-axis CNC Setup Machinist to set up, prove out, and run complex machined parts. The role involves operating milling machines, secondary equipment, and grinders to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces. The machinist works with quality, supervisors, and production to resolve problems and keep jobs moving, while maintaining a clean and safe work area and caring for machines, tooling, and fixtures. The position is based in Tampa, Florida, and pays $26–$34 per hour. Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position. The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience setting up and proving out 5-axis CNC machining centers.
Hands-on experience with CNC controls.
Strong ability to read complex blueprints and understand GD&T.
Experience selecting tools, establishing work offsets, and troubleshooting machining processes.
Ability to inspect parts accurately and work independently from setup through first-piece approval.
Ability to machine parts to tolerances of ±0.0005 inches.
Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to produce parts to specification.
High school diploma or GED.
Training or demonstrated experience with CNC controls.
Only U.S. persons, as defined by ITAR regulations, are eligible: U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals.
Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime to meet tight deadlines as needed.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience.
Machining apprenticeship, technical certificate, or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology; equivalent hands-on experience is accepted.
Additional training in 5-axis machining, blueprint reading, GD&T, and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate 5-axis CNC mills, including fixtures, tools, work offsets, and probing routines.
Read drawings, specifications, setup sheets, and CNC programs to plan each setup.
Load and prove out programs using safe practices, including simulation, single block, and controlled first runs as appropriate.
Measure first pieces and in-process parts using calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other inspection equipment.
Make tool offset and approved program adjustments to maintain dimensions and improve consistency.
Identify and resolve setup, tooling, workholding, program, and machining issues.
Document setup details, tool changes, and process improvements for repeat jobs.
Work with quality, supervisors, and production to address problems and keep jobs moving.
Maintain a clean, safe work area and care for machines, tooling, and fixtures.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor, including department transfers to meet production needs.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including PPO and HDHP options with an HSA and prescription coverage
Dental PPO insurance
Vision PPO insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with options to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and children
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
401(k) plan with a strong employer match
Personal retirement advisor
Generous PTO policy and paid holidays
Partial tuition reimbursement for job-related classes
Personal protective equipment reimbursement, including safety glasses and shoes
Uniform rental service
Employee events