CNC Machine Setup Lead

Maval Industries LLC; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Leadership role in machining operation

Hands-on process improvement

Job summary

MAVAL is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Setup Lead to set up, troubleshoot, and edit programs to keep production running smoothly. This hands-on leader will mentor machinists, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications with proper tooling and speeds/feeds.

The role emphasizes independent work, problem-solving, and collaboration with Engineering to reduce downtime and improve processes in a high-demand manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC machine setup and operating experience.
• Ability to take a job from blueprint through setup and production.
• CNC programming and program-editing experience.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, offsets, speeds and feeds, and workholding.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make production decisions.
• Ability to assist and train other employees.
• Work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines from blueprint to production.
• Perform job changeovers, tooling changes, offsets, and adjustments.
• Edit and modify CNC programs as needed.
• Select proper tooling, inserts, speeds, and feeds.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and dimensional problems.
• Diagnose issues such as tool wear, chatter, poor finishes, and machine alarms.
• Inspect first pieces and production parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Read blueprints and understand tolerances and specifications.
• Help reduce setup times and improve machining processes.
• Assist and train other machinists and operators.
• Monitor jobs to ensure quality and consistent production.
• Help identify machine and equipment issues before they cause downtime.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure parts are within specifications.
• Assist with routine machine maintenance when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Independence

Tools

Haas mills & lathe

Micrometers & calipers

Indicators & gauges

Job description

CNC Machine Setup Lead

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Based on experience

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced CNC Machine Setup Lead who can set up machines, troubleshoot problems, edit programs, and help keep production running efficiently.

The right person will be a hands-on leader who can work independently and serve as a technical resource for other machinists and operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines from blueprint to production
• Perform job changeovers, tooling changes, offsets, and adjustments
• Edit and modify CNC programs as needed
• Select proper tooling, inserts, speeds, and feeds
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and dimensional problems
• Diagnose issues such as tool wear, chatter, poor finishes, and machine alarms
• Inspect first pieces and production parts using precision measuring equipment
• Read blueprints and understand tolerances and specifications
• Help reduce setup times and improve machining processes
• Assist and train other machinists and operators
• Monitor jobs to ensure quality and consistent production
• Help identify machine and equipment issues before they cause downtime
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure parts are within specifications
• Assist with routine machine maintenance when needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Qualifications

• Strong CNC machine setup and operating experience
• Ability to take a job from blueprint through setup and production
• CNC programming and program-editing experience
• Strong knowledge of tooling, offsets, speeds and feeds, and workholding
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other measuring equipment
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make production decisions
• Ability to assist and train other employees
• Work well with others

Preferred Experience

• CNC machine Setup Machinist
• Lead Machinist or CNC Lead
• CNC programming and troubleshooting
• Experience with Haas mills & lathes
• Experience with horizontal saws
• Machine troubleshooting and basic maintenance
• Process improvement and reducing setup times
• Training or mentoring other machinists

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Opportunity to take on a key leadership role within the machining operation
• Hands-on involvement in improving processes, tooling, and production

The Person We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can be the person others turn to when a CNC machine needs to be set up, adjusted, or troubleshot. You should be comfortable reviewing a print and program, selecting tooling, making adjustments, producing a quality first piece, and getting the machine into production.

If you're an experienced CNC machine setup machinist who is ready to take on more responsibility and become a lead person in a growing manufacturing operation, we'd like to hear from you.

MAVAL has grown to become one of the nation's foremost steering componentremanufacturers, as well as a leader in engineering new aftermarket steering components. MAVAL's unsurpassed quality and production/design flexibility has made it the choice of OE Service, Aftermarket Distributors, and Performance Enthusiastsworldwide as a source of both remanufactured and new steering systems.