What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi-Axis CNC Milling Setup Technician position at Ace Precision?
Is this you?
- Do you see toolpaths in your head and understand how a cutter moves through five axes?
- Can you read a routing and drawing, plan the sequence, and bring a complex setup to life?
- Are you comfortable verifying programs, dialing in offsets, and running multiple CNC mills at once?
If so, Ace Precision wants to meet you in Oconomowoc or Menomonee Falls, WI.
What you’ll tackle
- Translate sketches, work instructions, and product specs into accurate setups, including dimensions, tolerances, and operational order.
- Set up, adjust, and operate 5-axis CNC milling centers; verify programs before and during production.
- Spot and solve issues fast—malfunctions, out-of-tolerance features, finish deviations—within defined limits.
- Run multiple machines to boost efficiency without compromising quality.
- Consistently hit exacting tolerances and finish targets on metallic parts.
- Inspect work using bore gages, rail gages, and ID/OD micrometers; document process behavior using SPC charts.
What you bring
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum two (2) years of relevant machining experience and/or training, or equivalent education/experience.
What you’ll get
- Competitive pay plus annual performance reviews.
- Choice of day or night shifts, a 10% shift premium, and compressed workweeks.
- Voluntary overtime when you want it.
- Robust benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- 401(k) match up to 8%.
- Real work-life balance.
- Paid vacation, personal time, and 9 paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Wellness program reimbursements and Safety & Wellness reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- No personal tools required—we supply them.
Where you’ll make an impact
Our parts power advanced applications across aerospace, defense, power generation, and space. Your skill ensures every component meets the standard our customers demand.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.