CNC Lathe Setup Technician — 3rd Shift

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a CNC Setup Technician for our Fort Wayne, IN facility on the 3rd shift. You will troubleshoot CNC lathe operations, update tool paths, and perform set ups and changeovers while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

You will train associates, participate in continuous improvement, and apply root cause analysis to production issues. Requires 1–3 years in high-volume machining and CNC lathe tooling knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years in high-volume precision machining environment.
• Understanding of CNC lathe tooling/programming.
• Knowledge of multiple turning and milling processes.
• Ability to train associates on machining standards.

Responsibilities

• Recognize tool paths by interpreting the program (G and M codes).
• Machine set-ups and changeovers.
• Train associates on machining standards.
• Troubleshoot daily production problems through root cause analysis.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes.
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards.

Skills

CNC lathe programming

Robot pickup points

Nachi robot controls

Hard Turning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dauch Corporation is seeking a CNC Setup Technician for our Fort Wayne, IN facility on the 3rd shift. You will troubleshoot CNC lathe operations, update tool paths, and perform set ups and changeovers while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

You will train associates, participate in continuous improvement, and apply root cause analysis to production issues. Requires 1–3 years in high-volume machining and CNC lathe tooling knowledge.