CNC Machine Set up Specialist

Primary Weapons Systems • Boise, ID

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform set-up and changeover on a variety of CNC machines to prepare jobs for production. The CNC Set-Up Specialist gathers the required tooling and parts called for on the production traveler, sets up and verifies the CNC program at the machine, and confirms the work order is ready to run before handing the machine off to the operator. This role reports to the Production Manager and supports safe, accurate, and efficient production across a range of equipment, including simple lathes, lathes with live tooling, lathes with turrets, vertical mills, horizontal mills, and multi-axis machines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents.
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
• Must be able to conduct many types of mathematical problems including the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Intermediate-level computer related skills including familiarization with word processing, spreadsheet, and MRP/ERP software.
• Follows all machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements.
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions.
• Keeps the work area and tooling organized to prevent incidents.

Nice To Haves

• Basic CNC programming knowledge is helpful but not required, provided the individual is comfortable performing machine set-up independently.

Responsibilities

• Review the production traveler for each CNC job and gather the required tooling, fixtures, and parts before beginning set-up.
• Perform machine set-up and changeover on a range of CNC equipment, including simple lathes, lathes with live tooling, lathes with turrets, vertical mills, horizontal mills, and multi-axis machines.
• Load and verify the correct CNC program, revision, and offsets at the machine, confirming they match the work order and production traveler.
• Install and align tooling, fixtures, and work-holding per the setup documentation; verify fit and alignment before running the first piece.
• Run first-article/first-piece parts as needed and confirm they meet print requirements before releasing the job to the operator.
• Confirm the work order and machine are ready to run, and hand off a clear, complete setup to the machine operator.
• Communicate tooling shortages, program discrepancies, or setup issues to the Production Manager or Manufacturing Engineering in a timely manner.
• Support troubleshooting of setup-related issues that arise during a production run.
• Maintain organized, labeled tooling and a clean work area consistent with 5S standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED