CNC Set Up Operator

W3Global; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Referral Program

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a skilled CNC Set Up Operator to set up, operate, and optimize CNC lathes and milling machines to produce high-quality precision metal components. You will read blueprints, select tooling, and perform inspections to ensure tolerances and surface quality.

The role requires experience with G-code/M-code, GD&T, and precision measurement tools, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and/or CNC milling machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming fundamentals, including G-code and M-code.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of machining tools, hand tools, grinders, power tools, and tooling practices.
• Basic math skills for machining calculations, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Experience troubleshooting CNC machines and resolving setup or production issues.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures; experience with welding, forklift operation, or plastics support equipment is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare CNC lathes and milling machines, ensuring proper calibration, tooling, and machine readiness.
• Interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and machining specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform precision inspections using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other quality measurement tools.
• Complete manual machining operations, including grinding, lathe work, or welding, as needed to support production.
• Monitor machine performance and perform routine inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting, including machines with Fanuc controls.
• Follow lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, minimize waste, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain quality standards throughout production by ensuring parts meet engineering specifications.
• Assist with tooling management and machine maintenance as required.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

G-code/M-code

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Measurement tools

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Fanuc controls

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated CNC Set Up Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing CNC machining equipment to produce high-quality precision metal components. Your expertise in machine setup, tooling, blueprint interpretation, and quality inspection will help ensure efficient production while maintaining the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced CNC equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on precision, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare CNC lathes and milling machines, ensuring proper calibration, tooling, and machine readiness.
• Interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and machining specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform precision inspections using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other quality measurement tools.
• Complete manual machining operations, including grinding, lathe work, or welding, as needed to support production.
• Monitor machine performance and perform routine inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting, including machines with Fanuc controls.
• Follow lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, minimize waste, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain quality standards throughout production by ensuring parts meet engineering specifications.
• Assist with tooling management and machine maintenance as required.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and/or CNC milling machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming fundamentals, including G-code and M-code.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of machining tools, hand tools, grinders, power tools, and tooling practices.
• Basic math skills for machining calculations, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Experience troubleshooting CNC machines and resolving setup or production issues.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures; experience with welding, forklift operation, or plastics support equipment is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Referral Program

Work Location:

On-site