CNC Set-Up Machinist/Operator

VetPowered•San Diego, CA

2d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

VetPowered, LLC, a Veteran Owned Small Business, is a growing San Diego-based corporation specializing in manufacturing, welding, fabrication, machinery repair, and customized training. They employ a highly trained workforce using advanced CNC equipment and are dedicated to bringing advanced manufacturing back to America. The CNC Set-Up Machinist/Operator is responsible for independently setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components. This role involves preparing machines, proving out programs, verifying dimensions, monitoring machining, and documenting setups for repeatability. Hands-on experience with Haas CNC machines and FANUC-controlled equipment is important.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of CNC machining experience, including independent machine setup and operation in a production environment.
Hands-on experience with Haas CNC controls and/or FANUC controls is required.
Ability to complete a CNC setup from setup documentation, including workholding, tooling, tool offsets, work offsets, program verification, prove-out, and first-piece inspection.
Experience with CNC mills and/or lathes.
Strong understanding of G-code, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, workholding, machining processes, and safe prove-out practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.
Proficiency with precision measuring tools and in-process inspection methods.
Experience troubleshooting dimensional variation, tool wear or breakage, chatter, alarms, and other machining issues.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience setting up and operating equipment with both Haas and FANUC control types is preferred.
Experience with 4-axis or 5-axis machining is preferred.
Familiarity with CAM software such as Fusion 360, Mastercam, or a similar platform is preferred.
Experience working within an AS9100 or comparable quality system is preferred.
Experience with JobBOSS, Paperless Parts, ProShop, or UniPoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform complete setups on CNC mills and/or lathes, including verifying program revision, installing workholding, selecting and installing tooling, setting tool geometry and wear offsets, and establishing work offsets.
Indicate and square fixtures, vises, and workpieces, then verify machine and workholding readiness before machining begins.
Load and verify G-code programs, use approved prove-out methods, and confirm safe tool paths before releasing a job for production.
Establish and verify work coordinate systems, including G54-G59, based on setup instructions and part requirements.
Complete first-piece inspection and make approved tooling, offset, speed, or feed adjustments needed to bring parts within specification.
Review setup sheets, travelers, drawings, revision levels, tooling lists, and work instructions before beginning work.
Set up and operate Haas CNC machines and CNC mills and/or lathes equipped with FANUC controls.
Navigate Haas and FANUC control interfaces to load and select programs, use MDI functions, set tool and work offsets, and support safe machine start-up and restart procedures.
Use control functions such as single block, optional stop, dry run, graphics, and feed or spindle overrides during program verification and troubleshooting.
Identify common machine or control alarms, determine the cause when within the scope of the position, and recover equipment safely or report the issue for support.
Make approved G-code and offset adjustments at the machine and document changes so the setup can be repeated accurately.
Operate assigned CNC equipment while monitoring cycle performance, tool condition, chip control, coolant flow, surface finish, and part dimensions.
Inspect parts at required intervals using calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
Make approved wear-offset adjustments and replace tools when needed to maintain dimensional consistency and product quality.
Troubleshoot tool wear, tool breakage, chatter, dimensional variation, poor finish, workholding issues, and other machining problems.
Stop production and notify the Production Supervisor or Quality when drawings, programs, specifications, material, tooling, inspection results, or work instructions are incomplete or do not support conforming production.
Meet production priorities while maintaining safety, quality, traceability, and accurate labor reporting.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, tolerances, setup instructions, routers, and inspection requirements.
Follow AS9100 Quality Management System procedures and all applicable customer and internal requirements.
Complete setup sheets, tooling lists, travelers, inspection records, labor entries, and job notes accurately and on time.
Maintain part identification, material traceability, and segregation of nonconforming product throughout the machining process.
Communicate scrap, rework, equipment problems, missing documentation, and recurring process issues promptly.
Follow all machine-safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and approved work practices.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe 6S-based work area, including machines, tooling, gauges, fixtures, and surrounding floor space.
Perform routine operator-level machine care and report maintenance or repair needs promptly.
Perform other duties as required in support of the department and company goals.