CNC Production Setup Specialist (Mills/Lathes/Routers)

SIS Composites; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO and paid holidays

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

SIS Composites in Canton, GA seeks an experienced CNC Setup Technician to take parts from blank table to first good part, solo. You’ll set up mills, lathes, or routers, prove out programs, and run production while monitoring quality and tool wear.

Expect independent setups, ability to read blueprints/GD&T, and make authorized at-machine edits. Competitive hourly pay and shifts with overtime support a fast-paced, hands-on role.

Qualifications

• CNC setup experience with independent setups and first-part verification.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, GD&T, CNC programs, and setup sheets.
• Proficiency with tooling, workholding, offsets, and precision measurement.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end setups for mills, lathes, or routers including tooling and workholding.
• Safely prove out programs, verify initial parts, and obtain approvals.
• Operate during production runs, monitor quality, tool wear, and cycle reliability.
• Make authorized parameter changes and simple at-machine edits as needed.
• Support operators and escalate complex issues to the Production Lead.

Skills

CNC setup experience

First article inspection

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T knowledge

Tools

Haas

Smart mills and lathes

KOMO, Heian, Homag routers

Job description

Is this you?Comfortable taking a CNC job from blank table to first good part—solo?Fluent with offsets, workholding, tooling, and safe prove-outs?Confident inspecting first articles and making authorized tweaks to hit spec?Happy to run production after setup and troubleshoot routine issues on the fly?If so, SIS, an EIS company in Canton, GA wants to meet you.The workOwn end-to-end setups for mills, lathes, or routers (tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets)Safely prove out approved programs; verify initial parts and obtain required approvalsOperate during production runs; monitor quality, tool wear, and cycle reliabilityMake authorized parameter changes and simple at-machine program edits as neededSupport operators, maintain setup documentation, and escalate complex issues to Production Lead, Operations Specialists, Engineering, Quality, or MaintenanceWhat you need to succeedDemonstrated CNC setup experience: independent setups, first-part verification, and production operationStrength in at least one machine family (mills, lathes, or routers)Ability to interpret blueprints and GD&T, CNC programs, and setup sheetsKnow-how in tooling, workholding, offsets, cutting parameters, precision measurement, and prove-out safetyClear communicator with practical troubleshooting skills and a team mindsetTools you’ll touchHaas and Smart mills and lathes; KOMO, Heian, and Homag routers. Plastics/composites experience is a plus; strong CNC skills in other materials translate well.About SISSince 1989, SIS has produced precision components from high-performance plastics, composites, and other non-metallics for power generation, aerospace and defense, medical equipment, and oil and gas. We support both prototype and production work, including electrical insulation and medical imaging applications.Schedule & payHourly Pay: $25–35Schedule: Monday–Friday, 50 scheduled work hours per weekFirst shift: 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Second shift: 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. (+ $1.50/hour shift differential)Open on both shifts; current hiring priority is second shiftWeekend overtime currently available on Saturdays and Sundays depending on production needsGrowth & impactStep into a role where your setups directly influence throughput and quality. You’ll collaborate with seasoned technical teammates and develop toward more advanced troubleshooting and mentoring.This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match: 100% on your first 3% contributed, plus 50% on the next 3%PTO and paid holidaysCompany-paid basic life and AD&D, plus short- and long-term disabilityHSA/FSA options with company HSA contributions for eligible plansEmployee Assistance Program, PerkSpot discounts, and optional supplemental and pet insuranceBenefits are subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.Take the next stepIf you thrive on turning setups into steady, high-quality production, apply now.You should be proficient in:CNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverMachine Setups for Production Runs