CNC Lathe Setup Specialist | 3-Axis, Haas/DMG

Utility Solutions, Inc; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Solutions, Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a CNC Lathe Setup technician to set up and operate CNC machines to produce parts per engineering drawings. Reports to the production supervisor and emphasizes teamwork and safety in a machine shop environment.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting fixtures, calibrating tools, and changing tooling as needed to ensure on-time production. Hours are Mon-Thu 6:00am-4:30pm with a pay rate of $24-32/hr.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Experience with Haas or DMG Mori Mills is a plus.
• Ability to set up 3-axis mills and read blueprints.
• Familiarity with G & M codes and CNC program loading.
• Strong measuring and arithmetic skills and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Select and install the correct vises and fixtures for each job.
• Calibrate tools and set work offsets.
• Use edge finder for part setup and alignment.
• Replace worn tooling and prepare tooling for upcoming orders.
• Load CNC machines and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

CNC setup

3-axis milling

Blueprint reading

G&M codes

Tool calibration

Measurement tools

Teamwork

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Haas

DMG Mori Mills

CNC machine control software

Job description

Utility Solutions, Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a CNC Lathe Setup technician to set up and operate CNC machines to produce parts per engineering drawings. Reports to the production supervisor and emphasizes teamwork and safety in a machine shop environment.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting fixtures, calibrating tools, and changing tooling as needed to ensure on-time production. Hours are Mon-Thu 6:00am-4:30pm with a pay rate of $24-32/hr.