CNC Mill Set-Up Operator Manufacturing - Flex Tek - 93 Lexington Drive, Laconia

Smiths Group plc; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group plc is seeking a Machinist - CNC Mill Set-Up Operator to join the team in Laconia, NH. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC milling machines to produce precision components. Candidates should possess strong technical understanding of milling processes and tooling, with prior experience in CNC milling set-ups preferred. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with CNC milling machine set-ups (3-axis, 4-axis preferred).
• Experience working with tight tolerances and precision parts.
• Operating CNC Mills for 1-3 years preferred.
• Set-Up CNC Mill for 3-5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC milling machines.
• Make offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect parts during production using precision measuring tools.
• Document inspection results and production data.
• Maintain required production rates and run times.

Skills

CNC milling machine set-ups

Dimensional accuracy

Precision measuring tools

Tight tolerances

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ready to make your next move? A career atSTS Aerospace allows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be a part of our exciting growth journey.

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Machinist - CNC Mill Set-Up Operator to join the team. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC milling machines to produce precision components that meet quality and production standards. This role requires strong technical understanding of milling processes, tooling, work holding, and program adjustments, along with the ability to independently execute set-ups. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

CNC Operator:

• Make offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy
• Inspect parts during production using precision measuring tools
• Document inspection results and production data
• Maintain required production rates and run times
• Communicate issues clearly with team leaders, quality and engineering
• Consistently, regularly and dependably at work and on time.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

CNC Mill Set-Up:

• Perform full machine set-ups for new and repeat jobs
• Review job traveler, blueprints, and tooling requirements
• Set-up and align work holding (vises, fixtures, soft jaws)
• Indicate fixtures and ensure proper part alignment
• Conduct dry runs and prove-out processes
• Run first piece and complete first piece article inspection
• Consistently, regularly and dependably at work and on time.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Prior experience with CNC milling machine set-ups (3-axis, 4-axis preferred)
• Experience working with tight tolerances and precision parts

Preferred Experience:

• Operating CNC Mills - 1-3 Yrs
• Set-Up CNC Mill - 3-5 Yrs

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )