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 machinist performs machine setups, makes adjustments, solves problems, reads blueprints, and takes ownership of quality. Work includes prototype and low-volume tooling components as well as production runs of 100–1,000+ pieces, using CNC milling, turning, grinding, EDM, and manual machining equipment. The position is on day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Typical hours are 45–50 per week, with consistent overtime paid at 1.5× after 40 hours, additional overtime opportunities, and up to 14 scheduled Saturdays per year from 6:00 a.m. to noon. The shop is clean and climate-controlled year-round and uses equipment from Mazak, DMG Mori, Mitsubishi EDM, Okamoto, Star, and Kitamura. Moeller is a family-owned company with more than 70 years of success and an average employee tenure of more than 11 years. It offers training and skill-development opportunities and potential career progression into engineering, programming, leadership, and specialty machining roles. Starting pay is $24–$30 per hour based on experience, with typical annual earnings of approximately $60,000–$85,000 or more depending on experience and overtime.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of machining experience operating and/or setting up CNC and manual machines.
- 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
- CNC machine setup experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience machining tool steel.
- Experience 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, troubleshoot problems, and take ownership of work quality.
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
