CNC Setter cum Team Leader

Talent Recruit; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision manufacturing company in Kota Damansara is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist. The role involves setting up and optimizing jobs on CNC machines, leading a small team, and ensuring clear communication between management and the shop floor. Candidates must have a minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Mazak Fanuc milling and Mazatrol turning is essential. Interested candidates can apply via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years hands-on setting experience on Mazak Fanuc milling and Mazatrol turning.
• Proven experience leading a small team of operators.
• Ability to explain tasks clearly in English and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prove-out, and optimise jobs on CNC machines.
• Lead and train a small team of operators.
• Serve as the main communication point between management and the shop floor.

Skills

CNC machining

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication in English and Malay

Tools

Mazak Fanuc milling

Mazatrol turning

Citizen Mitsubishi

Job description

We are representing our client, a precision manufacturing and CNC workshop specializing in the production of medical and dental instruments and supplies.

• Location: Kota Damansara, Selangor
• Working hours: Mon-Fri (7.30am-4.30pm)

Job Responsibilities

• Independently set up, prove‑out and optimise jobs on the machines above (series 100–10,000 pcs).
• Load programs (Mazatrol / Mitsubishi conversational / G-code), set tools & offsets, run first article, achieve repeatable ±0.01 mm or better.
• Make small on‑machine edits in Mazatrol and Mitsubishi conversational screens.
• Lead, guide and train a small team of operators – ensure they follow correct setup sheets and run jobs properly.
• Be the main communication point between management (China/Malaysia) and the shop floor.
• Conduct daily 5–10 min morning briefing, assign jobs, check progress, solve problems fast.
• Keep the work area clean, safe and organised.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years daily hands‑on setting experience on the exact controls above (Mazak Fanuc milling + Mazatrol turning + Citizen Mitsubishi).
• Proven experience leading or guiding a small team of operators.
• Good communication skills: able to explain clearly in English and Malay (Mandarin is an added advantage to communicate to China side).
• Strong problem‑solving on the shop floor, calm under pressure.

Qualified and interested candidates may apply online or email your updated resume to [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.