CNC Lathe Setup Tech - 2nd/3rd Shift, Impactful Role

Reader Precision Solutions, Inc.; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Reader Precision Solutions, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Setup Technician with at least 3 years of experience on multi-axis lathes. You will set up, program edit, and optimize parts to meet precise drawings and quality standards.

Join a high-tech, clean facility with strong teamwork across Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and QA, and enjoy a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a CNC Lathe Setup Technician or equivalent in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CNC machining certifications preferred.
• Experience setting up and operating multi-axis CNC lathes including twin spindle and live tooling.
• Strong CNC programming/editing and troubleshooting abilities (G-code).
• Solid understanding of tooling, workholding, parameters, and process control.
• Experience with setup reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC lathes per drawings/specifications.
• Perform complete machine setups including tooling, workholding, and bar feeders.
• Edit, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs to improve cycle times and quality.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, programming, and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain records of setups, tooling changes, and inspections for each run.
• Inspect parts with precision measuring equipment and verify conformance to specs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Quality teams.

Skills

CNC Lathe

G-code

Program editing

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Multi-axis lathe

Quality inspection

Blueprints/GD&T

Education

High school diploma

CNC certification

Tools

Miyano

Nakamura-Tome

Mazak

DMG MORI

Doosan

Okuma

Haas Turning Centers

CMM

Job description

Reader Precision Solutions, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Setup Technician with at least 3 years of experience on multi-axis lathes. You will set up, program edit, and optimize parts to meet precise drawings and quality standards.

Join a high-tech, clean facility with strong teamwork across Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and QA, and enjoy a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth.