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CNC Setup Technician

RMG Machining LLC
Grafton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/14/2026 CLOSED ON 8/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Setup Technician position at RMG Machining LLC?

Overview

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a CNC Setup Technician and become a vital contributor to precision metal machining operations. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, including lathes and milling machines, to produce high-quality components. Your expertise in CNC machine setup will drive efficiency and quality in our manufacturing processes. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals eager to work with advanced machining tools and contribute to innovative production solutions.

Experience

· Minimum of 5 years experience with set-up on CNC Horizontal Machining Centers, Vertical Machining centers, and/or Lathes; assessed through pre-employment interview process

· Minimum of 2 years experience editing CNC machines in Fanuc; assessed through pre-employment interview process

· Possess a strong ability to envision the steps necessary to efficiently and effectively produce a part from a part print; assessed through pre-employment interview process

· Strong ability to read, understand and interpret part prints; assessed through pre-employment interview process

· Requires organization skills

· Physical ability to perform required tasks

Responsibilities

· The ability to edit g/m codes per the part prints to achieve optimum machining times

· Efficiently setup CNC’s for production

· Run production when required

· Assist engineering with new product launches requiring intricate fixture setup and new program prove outs.

· Work with Inspection to adjust part targeting to meet required specification.

· Initiate and develop continuous improvement project’s regarding processes and tooling.

· Train/Assist/Monitor the operator(s), in the designated work area(s), before and during production

· Independently work with Setup Operators to troubleshoot production floor issues.

· Verify revision level of job specific documents

· Use all required measuring instruments to verify product conformance

· Apply visual standards to verify product conformance

· Assist in the development of new product’s inspection frequencies and requirements.

· Recognize special characteristic symbols and apply related control requirements

· Develop tool change requirements and monitor during production to maximize tool efficiencies.

· Supporting the shop floor programming of the CNC equipment.

· Complete all production and inspection records – PDR

· Package and label finished goods when applicable

Additional, Optional Responsibilities:

· Operate mechanical material handling equipment

· Set-up manual machines with situational approval

· Adjust processing equipment

· Routine maintenance

· Select appropriate tooling, gages and fixtures

Apply now to join our RMG Team!

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • CNC Setup: 5 years (Required)
  • Fanuc: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Grafton, WI 53024 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $32

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