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CNC Set Up Operator- 1st Shift

CRANE ChemPharma & Energy
Marion, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027

Position Summary:


The CNC Set-up operator is responsible for setting-up the CNC machine, manufacturing parts and inspecting manufactured parts.


Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

  • Start CNC machine and perform Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) procedures, adjust as needed.
  • Select and install appropriate fixturing for the part to be produced, per posted schedule.
  • Perform tool offsets as needed, adjust as required.
  • Pull the inspection sheet and blueprint for the part being produced and perform a first piece inspection in accordance with the manufacturing procedures to blueprint required specifications.
  • Understand tool offsets to ensure part quality and blueprint specification.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50lbs without assistance, any parts weighing over 50lbs requires a team lift.
  • Must have the ability to read measuring instruments, including but not limited to tape measure, height gauge, angle gauges, and calipers to verify parts are within specification.
  • Perform material handling functions using forklifts and reach truck. Manual lifting for loading and unloading required (up to 50 lbs.).
  • Basic computer skills required to pull blueprints, enter orders, and load CNC programs.
  • Familiarity with Fanuc controls required.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

  • CNC technical training.
  • Two or more years of verifiable CNC experience.
  • CNC Mazak Milling Center experience and Okuma lathe experience.
  • Manual lathe and mill experience.

EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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