CNC Mill Setup Operator - 1st Shift

TRIBUS; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company **

11 paid federal holidays

Two weeks of paid vacation

Company-paid technical and job traning

Employee engagement events

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Midwest Precision in Eastlake, Ohio seeks an experienced CNC Mill Setup Operator to run vertical and horizontal mills, including Makino centers. You will complete setups from setup to first-piece approval and maintain production in a safe, organized environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, tooling, offsets, and programs while achieving tight tolerances and GD&T requirements. On-site full-time role with standard day shift and overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC milling experience with setup responsibilities.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Experience with vertical machining centers; horizontal milling preferred.
• Experience machining aerospace-grade materials (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium).

Responsibilities

• Complete full setups on CNC vertical and horizontal milling machines.
• Review job packets, blueprints, setup sheets, tooling requirements, and quality instructions.
• Install and indicate fixtures, select and load tooling, touch off tools, and establish work offsets.
• Load, verify, and prove out CNC programs; adjust offsets and programs as needed.
• Set speeds and feeds, monitor tool wear, and troubleshoot setup or machining issues.
• Produce first-piece and in-process parts meeting tight tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Inspect work using calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and comparators.
• Document production and inspection results and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

CNC milling

Blueprint reading

GD&T

First-piece inspection

Tools

Makino CNC

Job description

Job Description

Midwest Precision | Eastlake, Ohio | On-site

PAY
$26.00-$28.00/hour

SHIFT
7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday

Midwest Precision manufactures complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, and other demanding industries. Our Eastlake team works in a precision machining environment where safety, quality, efficiency, and operational excellence matter.

The CNC Mill Setup Operator sets up and operates vertical and horizontal CNC mills, including Makino or comparable machining centers. This is a hands-on setup role for someone who can take a job from setup through first-piece approval and stable production.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Company-paid technical and job training
• Employee engagement events
• Overtime eligibility

What You'll Do

• Complete full setups on CNC vertical and horizontal milling machines.
• Review job packets, blueprints, setup sheets, tooling requirements, and quality instructions.
• Install and indicate fixtures, select and load tooling, touch off tools, and establish work offsets.
• Load, verify, and prove out CNC programs; make approved offset and program adjustments at the control.
• Set speeds and feeds, identify tool wear, and troubleshoot setup or machining issues.
• Produce first-piece and in-process parts that meet tight tolerance and GD&T requirements.
• Inspect work using calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, comparators, and other precision measuring tools.
• Document production and inspection results and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years of CNC milling experience with demonstrated setup responsibility.
• Experience setting up vertical machining centers; horizontal milling experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand GD&T, and work to close tolerances.
• Working knowledge of tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds, feeds, and first-piece inspection.
• Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or other aerospace-grade materials is preferred.
• Makino or similar CNC machining center experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently on first shift after training and qualification.

Work Environment

• On-site manufacturing position in Eastlake, Ohio.
• Regular work around CNC equipment, metal chips, coolant, oil, and production noise.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety-toe footwear are required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Midwest Precision is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements.