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Senior VMC Setup & Production Machinist

Machine Fabricating & Weight Equipment
Uniontown, PA Other
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

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.
What you will handle
  • 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.
Must-have background
  • 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.
Great-to-have extras
  • CAD/CAM or programming experience (Autodesk Fusion 360 a plus).
  • Job shop background.
  • Lead, supervisory, or mentoring experience.
Compensation & hours
  • 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.
Tools & tech on the floor
  • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Haas, Mazak
  • CAM: Autodesk Fusion 360
Core competencies
  • 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

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