What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Lathe & Horizontal Mill Setup Specialist position at MTE Hydraulics Manufacturing?
Ready to Own the Setup? Join Us on 2nd Shift.
Who We Are
MTE Hydraulics designs and builds U.S.-made hydraulic power units, pumps, motors, and flow dividers trusted by OEMs around the globe. Reliability and performance are our hallmark.
- Do you read blueprints like a second language—including keyways for shaft work?
- Can you stage tooling, set offsets, and bring a CNC lathe or horizontal mill online fast?
- Do you love chasing microns and proving parts through precise inspection?
- Are you the person who keeps machines humming with smart adjustments and basic PM?
- Set up and operate CNC machines across drilling, milling, grinding, and turning
- Convert engineering drawings into machine-ready dimensions and setups
- Monitor production, optimize parameters, and correct deviations on the fly
- Inspect parts for accuracy, repeatability, and surface finish requirements
- Handle routine preventive maintenance to sustain uptime
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years of CNC/manufacturing experience
- Proven ability to read blueprints, gauges, and keyway specifications
- Detail-driven problem solver who thrives both solo and on a team
- Reliable, punctual, and adaptable in a high-paced shop
- Hands-on experience with lathes and/or horizontal mills
- CNC Tooling
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
2nd Shift
Compensation NoteCompensation will be set by the employer at a level aligned with your background—considering qualifications, experience, education, skills, training, certifications, and seniority.
Salary : $18 - $21