CNC Setup Machinist (Tool Steel) - Night Shift
About The Position
Moeller Precision Tool is hiring an experienced CNC Setup Machinist to set up and operate equipment and produce high-precision tool steel components. The role involves setup work, blueprint interpretation, machining, adjustments, troubleshooting, and inspection. The company describes its shop as clean and climate-controlled, with modern CNC, EDM, grinding, and manual machining equipment. Work includes prototype and low-volume tooling components as well as production runs of 100–1,000+ pieces. The night-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., typically totaling 45–50 hours per week. Additional overtime is available, and up to 14 scheduled Saturdays per year may be required. Saturday hours are noon to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $26.25–$32.25 per hour, including a $2.25 hourly shift premium. The posting estimates typical annual earnings of approximately $60,000–$90,000 or more, with additional potential for experienced machinists working overtime. Moeller Precision Tool is a family-owned company founded in 1953. The company highlights its long-term workforce, opportunities for training and career advancement, and investment in equipment, technology, and employee development. It offers medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits, paid time off, paid holidays including an extended year-end shutdown, and a discounted tool purchase program.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of machining experience operating and/or setting up CNC and manual machines.
- Experience performing CNC machine setups is strongly preferred.
- Blueprint-reading skills.
- Knowledge of quality measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and shop math skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- 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 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) benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays, including an extended year-end shutdown.
- Discounted tool purchase program.
- Ongoing training and skill development opportunities.
- Consistent overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
