CNC Setup Lead & Programmer - 1st Shift + PTO/401(k)

Production Saw and Machine; Clarklake (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical and dental coverage

Free uniforms

Job summary

Production Saw & Machine seeks a CNC Setup Lead / Programmer to program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce high-quality parts per customer specs. You will set tool registers, offsets, and ensure first-run accuracy, while troubleshooting and improving processes.

The role includes training operators and maintaining equipment in a safety-conscious shop. The position is a 1st shift, with overtime options and competitive benefits in a family-owned manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience or training preferred.
• Strong CNC programming, setup, and operation knowledge.
• Ability to read technical documents and perform basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Familiarity with manual mills and lathes.
• Independent and team-oriented work ethic.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Interpret work orders, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Program CNC mills and lathes, including tool registers and offsets.
• Set up CNC machines with chucks, tools, fixtures, and attachments.
• Verify machine settings and first-run parts for accuracy.
• Monitor drilling, grooving, turning, and threading operations.
• Troubleshoot and adjust programs and machine settings.
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect parts.
• Fabricate and utilize fixtures and holding devices.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Document setups and tooling information.
• Train operators on machine usage, safety, and quality control.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Math & geometry

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

CMM

Job description

Production Saw & Machine seeks a CNC Setup Lead / Programmer to program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce high-quality parts per customer specs. You will set tool registers, offsets, and ensure first-run accuracy, while troubleshooting and improving processes.

The role includes training operators and maintaining equipment in a safety-conscious shop. The position is a 1st shift, with overtime options and competitive benefits in a family-owned manufacturing environment