CNC Setup Machinist (Tool Steel) - Day Shift
About The Position
Moeller Precision Tool is seeking an experienced CNC Setup Machinist to produce high-precision tool steel components. The role involves setting up CNC machines, making adjustments, troubleshooting machining challenges, and taking ownership of work quality. The shop is clean and climate-controlled, with modern machining equipment and a variety of projects ranging from prototypes and low-volume tooling components to production runs of 100–1,000+ pieces. The position is on the day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Typical schedules are 45–50 hours per week, with consistent overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours and additional overtime opportunities. Up to 14 scheduled Saturdays per year may be worked, from 6:00 a.m. to noon. The position pays $24–$30 per hour based on experience. Moeller Precision Tool is a family-owned company with more than 70 years of success and an average employee tenure of over 11 years. It offers opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement into areas such as engineering, programming, leadership, and specialty machining.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of machining experience operating and/or setting up CNC and manual machines.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Blueprint reading skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and shop math skills.
- Ability to stand for 8–10-hour shifts, move frequently, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing CNC machine setups is strongly preferred.
- Experience machining tool steel.
- Experience working with Mazatrol or Fanuc controls.
Responsibilities
- Perform full CNC machine setups, including tooling, offsets, and fixturing.
- Machine tool steel components to tight tolerances.
- Read and interpret detailed blueprints.
- Set machine speeds, feeds, and tolerances.
- Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Make machine adjustments and solve machining problems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays, including an extended year-end shutdown.
- Consistent overtime paid at 1.5× after 40 hours.
- Ongoing training and skill development opportunities.
- Tool purchase program with a discount.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
