What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Turning & Milling Setup Specialist -- Short‑Run Production position at T&D Machine?
Make precision real Our mission is simple: deliver flawless parts, fast. As a CNC Setup Specialist, you transform drawings into reality—setting up Mazak and Doosan mills and lathes for short runs and prototypes, proving out first articles, and ensuring every feature aligns with the print. Impact you’ll have Every day brings a new challenge: a different material, geometry, or tolerance target. You stage tools, touch off, set offsets, and measure meticulously to ±0.0005". You collaborate with experienced programmers and machinists, tweak G-code when needed, and suggest process improvements that save minutes without losing a tenth. Success looks like First-article parts that meet spec on the first passEfficient, repeatable setups documented via setup sheetsClear feedback to programmers and teammates that improves the next runA calm, respectful presence on the floor—no raised voices, just results What you know GD&T principles applied at the machineBlueprint reading and practical G-code adjustmentsCNC tooling selection, touch-offs, and offset strategiesInspection with indicators, calipers, and micrometers Equipment you’ll run CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)Horizontal Machining Center (3–4 axis)Calipers and MicrometersForklifts for safe material handling What’s in it for you Competitive pay that matches your capabilityAir-conditioned, modern shop and equipmentA crew that takes pride in precision and listens to ideas from the floorHealth, dental, vision benefits and a 401(k)Balanced schedule—reliable hours so you’re home for dinnerIf you build better parts and better processes, you’ll feel right at home here. Let’s get to work.
Salary : $28 - $32