CNC Set‑Up Machinist — Mills & Lathes

Klein Tools; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Klein Tools in Trevose, PA is seeking an experienced CNC Set-Up Machinist to lead setup and run programs on mills and lathes, ensuring conformance to prints and quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years of CNC experience, reading prints, and strong math skills. You will document actions, adjust plans on the fly, and maintain a clean 5S workspace while adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years operating and programming CNC mills or lathes (7+ years preferred).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Solid math and trigonometry skills.

Responsibilities

• Review prints and travelers, load CNC programs, and complete full set-ups: chucks, vises, collets, bushings, tool holders, attachments, cutting tools, stops, and stock pushers.
• Prove out the program with first‑article checks; adjust offsets when needed.
• Operate CNC mills, manual mills, CNC lathes, and manual lathes to produce parts to spec.
• Measure and verify dimensions with calipers and micrometers.
• Document actions and communicate pass-downs to maintain shift continuity.
• Maintain 5S workspace and report hazards per OSHA requirements.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Lathes

G-code

Reading Drawings

First Article Inspection

Quality Control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Own the Build from Set‑Up to Final Inspection

Join our Trevose, PA team and take the lead on complex CNC work that keeps production moving. As a seasoned CNC Set‑Up Machinist, you’ll prepare and run intricate jobs on both mills and lathes—manual and CNC—while upholding strict quality and safety standards and keeping precise records.

What a Typical Shift Looks Like

• Review prints and travelers, load CNC programs, and complete full set‑ups: chucks, vises, collets, bushings, tool holders, attachments, cutting tools, stops, and stock pushers.
• Prove out the program with first‑article and sample checks; make on‑the‑fly G‑code edits and offsets when needed.
• Operate drill presses, manual mills, CNC mills, manual lathes, and CNC lathes to produce parts to spec.
• Measure and verify: positions, first‑run parts, and in‑process workpieces using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools.
• Compare finished parts to engineering drawings and confirm compliance with company quality standards.
• Maintain part conformance by monitoring drilling, grooving, and cutting—including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing—diagnosing issues, adjusting controls, and replacing worn tooling.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished components safely and efficiently.
• Document actions, note irregularities, and communicate pass‑downs to maintain continuity between shifts.
• Keep a clean, orderly 5S workstation and follow all machine safeguards; proactively identify and report hazards in accordance with company, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Pitch in with related tasks as needed.

Schedule & Training

Second shift: 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM EDT. Initial training will be on first shift (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT) for the first few weeks before moving to second shift.

Compensation Highlight

Competitive sign‑on bonus offered for qualified candidates based on experience and shift requirements.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years operating and programming CNC mills or lathes (7+ years preferred).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Solid math and trigonometry skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication; can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in reading part and tool prints.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools and capable of holding close tolerances.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel tools; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and occasionally taste or smell.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.