CNC Setup Lead: Optimize Production & Tooling

Maval Industries LLC; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Leadership role in machining operation

Hands-on process improvement

Job summary

MAVAL is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Setup Lead to set up, troubleshoot, and edit programs to keep production running smoothly. This hands-on leader will mentor machinists, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications with proper tooling and speeds/feeds.

The role emphasizes independent work, problem-solving, and collaboration with Engineering to reduce downtime and improve processes in a high-demand manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC machine setup and operating experience.
• Ability to take a job from blueprint through setup and production.
• CNC programming and program-editing experience.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, offsets, speeds and feeds, and workholding.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make production decisions.
• Ability to assist and train other employees.
• Work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines from blueprint to production.
• Perform job changeovers, tooling changes, offsets, and adjustments.
• Edit and modify CNC programs as needed.
• Select proper tooling, inserts, speeds, and feeds.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and dimensional problems.
• Diagnose issues such as tool wear, chatter, poor finishes, and machine alarms.
• Inspect first pieces and production parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Read blueprints and understand tolerances and specifications.
• Help reduce setup times and improve machining processes.
• Assist and train other machinists and operators.
• Monitor jobs to ensure quality and consistent production.
• Help identify machine and equipment issues before they cause downtime.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure parts are within specifications.
• Assist with routine machine maintenance when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Independence

Tools

Haas mills & lathe

Micrometers & calipers

Indicators & gauges

Job description

MAVAL is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Setup Lead to set up, troubleshoot, and edit programs to keep production running smoothly. This hands-on leader will mentor machinists, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications with proper tooling and speeds/feeds.

The role emphasizes independent work, problem-solving, and collaboration with Engineering to reduce downtime and improve processes in a high-demand manufacturing environment.