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CNC Setup Machinist - 4 & 5 Axis (Climate-Controlled Shop)

Applied Engineering
Yankton, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026

Tired of working on outdated equipment? Come run the best tech in the industry.

Applied Engineering is a precision manufacturing company with over 50 years of success serving aerospace and defense customers. Our pristine, fully climate-controlled facility houses over 60 advanced CNC machines, featuring premium lines like Makino, Matsuura, DMG Mori, and Citizen. Recognized by Modern Machine Shop as a Top Shop for Machining Technology, we invest in world-class equipment and the talented machinists who use it. If you're passionate about 4-axis, 5-axis, or turning work, you'll feel right at home here.

What We Offer You:

  • Premium Environment: Clean, modern, and fully air-conditioned shop floor.
  • Top-Tier Equipment: Setup on world-class Makino, DMG Mori, and Matsuura platforms.
  • True Career Growth: Continuous training on the latest industry standards and tooling technologies.
  • Your Voice Matters: A financial rewards program for implementing your shop-floor improvement ideas.
  • Stability & Peace of Mind: 50 years of aerospace success, competitive wages, and a rock-solid benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD).

Your Typical Day as a Setup Machinist:

  • Perform complex setups and prove-outs on machining centers.
  • Troubleshoot complex machining issues by interpreting advanced GD&T drawings and adjusting machine parameters.
  • Manage advanced tooling, offsets, and compensations on horizontal mills and multi-axis turning centers.
  • Collaborate directly with programmers, operators, and support staff in a highly motivated, team-oriented environment.

What we are looking for:

  • 2 years of hands-on CNC setup experience (aerospace experience is a huge plus).
  • A 2-year technical degree in CNC precision machining (or equivalent trade experience).
  • A passion for precision, close tolerances, and high-quality craftsmanship.

Post-offer drug screen and background checks are required

Other Information:

APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER.

APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. OFFERS COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” according to U.S. federal law.

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