What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior VMC Setup & Production Machinist position at Machine Fabricating & Weight Equipment?
Own the setup. Own the quality. Own the outcome.
We’re an established small job shop in Uniontown, PA building custom and short-run parts across multiple industries. We need a senior-level VMC professional who can set up, run, and troubleshoot Haas mills with minimal handholding after learning our flow. This is not an entry-level operator position.
Why this role matters- Our customers expect tight tolerances and quick turnarounds.
- Priorities shift—your ability to pivot keeps the shop moving.
- Quality and craftsmanship are our reputation.
- End-to-end setups on Haas VF-4 and VF-11 vertical mills.
- Reading and applying blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD/CAM data to plan work.
- Offsets, tool selection, in-process inspection, and basic program edits (G-code).
- Diagnosing and solving issues related to tooling, quality, and machine performance.
- Small production runs and custom parts for varied applications.
- Job prioritization in coordination with customer demands and shop needs.
- Housekeeping: maintaining a clean, safe, organized cell.
- 5 years CNC machining, with proven mill setup expertise.
- Haas VMC experience strongly preferred.
- Strong blueprint reading and inspection skills; GD&T fluent.
- Comfortable with G-code, offsets, and troubleshooting at the control.
- Independent after onboarding to our customers and workflow.
- CAD/CAM or programming experience (Autodesk Fusion 360 a plus).
- Job shop background.
- Lead, supervisory, or mentoring experience.
- Pay: $32–$37/hr, negotiable based on experience.
- Schedule: First shift, Monday–Friday, 6:30/7:00am–3:30pm.
- Overtime: Typically 2–10 hours most weeks.
- CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Haas, Mazak
- CAM: Autodesk Fusion 360
- GD&T
- CNC Tooling
- Troubleshooting Skills
- CNC Programming
- G-Code
- Tape Measure Reading
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Manual Machining Skills
If you want steady first-shift work where your setup mastery drives results—and you like the pace and variety of a job shop—let’s talk.
Salary : $32 - $37