CNC Turning Setup Machinist

NOW Hiring Heroes•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Turning Setup Machinist manufactures precision parts using twin-spindle/twin-turret CNC turning centers. The role involves completing machine setups, proving out programs for complex spindle and turret operations, producing quality parts, and troubleshooting machining issues. The machinist also maintains setup information, supports efficient and reliable production, and follows workplace safety and housekeeping requirements. The position is located in Tampa, Florida, and pays $28–$34 per hour. Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and U.S. nationals—are eligible.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience setting up and operating twin-spindle/twin-turret machines.
Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime as needed to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to understand and observe safety procedures, including requirements for personal protective equipment, machine interlocks, and lifting guidelines.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in noisy environments.
Close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus and judge depth.

Nice To Haves

Technical school certificate, machining apprenticeship, or associate degree in machining or manufacturing technology.

Responsibilities

Perform complete machine setups, including workholding, cutting tools, tool offsets, and work offsets.
Read and interpret drawings, setup sheets, tooling lists, and work instructions.
Set up and prove out programs for primary and secondary spindle operations, synchronized turret machining, and part transfers.
Verify spindle synchronization, turret clearances, tool paths, and transfer sequences to prevent interference or collisions.
Set up live tooling and C-axis or Y-axis operations on equipped machines.
Make authorized program edits and adjust speeds, feeds, and offsets to achieve dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and tool life.
Produce first-piece parts and coordinate first-piece approval with Quality before production.
Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
Troubleshoot dimensional variation, tool wear, chatter, workholding issues, and part-transfer problems.
Improve setup efficiency and cycle times while maintaining quality and process reliability.
Provide clear instructions on part loading, tool monitoring, offset adjustments, and required measurement checks.
Maintain accurate setup information.
Follow safety procedures and perform assigned routine machine care and housekeeping.