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CNC Setup & Shop Assistant

Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/15/2027

Job title: CNC Setup & Shop Assistant

Reports to: CNC Manager

Supervisory responsibilities: None. 

Summary/objective: Specialty Tooling Systems (STS) is seeking CNC Setup & Shop Assistants to join their team! The responsibilities will include working with an STS Machinist in setting up jobs - including preparing the machine for operation. When not setting up, you will be assigned general shop duties. 

Essential functions: 

  • Under the direction of a CNC Machinist, prepare the machine and set up the jobs
  • Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to specifications
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance
  • Assist in general shop duties when no setup tasks are assigned
  • Keep work area clean. 
  • Follow all safety rules and report unsafe work conditions to management. 
  • Regular attendance at work during scheduled work hours. 
  • Employees may be requested to perform other job functions as required. 

Required competency, education, and experience:  

  • Experience as a CNC Setup person
  • Candidate must have high school or equivalent education. 
  • Candidate must have valid driver’s license 

Work environment: Manufacturing environment 

Physical demands:  

  • Candidate must have full use of all limbs. 

  • Candidate must be able to read and speak English. 

  • Candidate must be able to lift 40 pounds. 

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time. Day and night shift available. 

Travel: None. 

Compensation/Benefits: STS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending. 

Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

STS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. STS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 

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