CNC Set Up Pro for Lathes & Mills (1st Shift)

Peoplelink Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Employee bonus plan

401(k) plan w/ discretionary match

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions is seeking a CNC Set Up Operator in Endicott, NY to set up and operate CNC lathes and mills in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. The role requires reading blueprints, tool selection, and precise measurement to ensure parts meet tolerances.

You will perform in-process inspections, program adjustments, and multi-machine setup in a cellular manufacturing setting, Maintain quality and safety while supporting continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 4-6 years related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Ability to set up and operate CNC machines and related equipment.
• Always demonstrates good machining practices.
• Proficient in performing the most complex setups.
• Capable of training General Operators to run machines as needed.
• 2+ years of industry experience
• Experience with tight tolerances and precise measurement
• Ability to read and understand blueprints

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions to determine tooling, speeds, and feeds.
• Demonstrate knowledge of feeds, speeds, and cutting tool applications.
• Operate machinery safely and report hazards or malfunctions.
• Set up machines based on set up sheets and monitor displays for malfunctions.
• Mount and align cutting tools.
• Change cutting tools and adjust machines to meet specifications.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Read plans and sketches to execute machining plans.
• Operate multiple machines in a cellular environment.
• Enter, retrieve, and store programs in machine memory.
• Generate or edit part programs to improve production efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Review orders/drawings for specifications.
• Monitor cutting depth, feed rate, and coolant flow.
• Load/unload parts with correct orientation.
• Stop machine and adjust settings to maintain accuracy.
• Regularly inspect workpieces with calipers/micrometers and gauges for quality.
• Complete production documentation (counts, scrap, time logs).
• Guide and assist others in operation and setup.
• Perform machine maintenance as required.

Skills

CNC setup

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Tool changes

Measuring with calipers/micrometers

Cellular manufacturing

Safety awareness

Training operators

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions is seeking a CNC Set Up Operator in Endicott, NY to set up and operate CNC lathes and mills in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. The role requires reading blueprints, tool selection, and precise measurement to ensure parts meet tolerances.

You will perform in-process inspections, program adjustments, and multi-machine setup in a cellular manufacturing setting, Maintain quality and safety while supporting continuous improvement and teamwork.