CNC Precision Setup Tech – Turning & Milling

STERIS - Operations; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

PTO + holidays

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Maternity and paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

STERIS - Operations is hiring a CNC Turning & Milling Setup Technician to convert blueprints into precise machine setups and to operate CNC lathes and milling centers. You will apply offsets, verify dimensions with micrometers and calipers, and ensure tight tolerances for production runs.

You will support junior operators and uphold safety rules daily. The role emphasizes reading blueprints, routers, and SOPs, with focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints, routers, and SOPs to set up and run machines.
• Accurate measurement with micrometers/calipers to verify tolerances.
• Ability to interpret and apply process documentation at pace.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and milling centers across a range of jobs.
• Apply limited program edits and offsets to hold tight tolerances.
• Translate blueprints into precise machine setups and workflows.
• Support team by assisting lower-level operators when needed.
• Uphold safety, plant rules, and workplace policies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Process routers interpretation

SOP interpretation

Fine motor control

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC Laser Cutter

CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)

CNC Grinder

CNC Lathe (5+ axis)

Job description

STERIS - Operations is hiring a CNC Turning & Milling Setup Technician to convert blueprints into precise machine setups and to operate CNC lathes and milling centers. You will apply offsets, verify dimensions with micrometers and calipers, and ensure tight tolerances for production runs.

You will support junior operators and uphold safety rules daily. The role emphasizes reading blueprints, routers, and SOPs, with focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing