CNC Setup Machinist

LV SWISS INC; Utah; On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LV SWISS INC in Utah is seeking a CNC Setup Machinist to quickly and accurately set up assigned machines to support the production schedule. You will operate and maintain CNC equipment and perform required retooling when needed.

The role requires HS Diploma/GED and 2–4 years of experience. You will read part drawings, use micrometers and gauges, determine tool paths, set offsets, and perform first article inspection to ensure parts meet specifications.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• 2–4 years of CNC experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand production processes.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools (micrometers, indicators, gauges).

Responsibilities

• Install and adjust collets and guide bushings.
• Set up bar loader and make adjustments.
• Preset/set tools and measure/tools.
• Adjust coolant lines and manage tool offsets.
• Read programs to understand tool paths and tool actions.
• Perform tool changes to meet cycle specs.
• Complete First Article Part inspection.
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T requirements.
• Identify and resolve potential part discrepancies.
• Calculate feeds and speeds and troubleshoot CNC machines.

Skills

Learning

Listening

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Time management

Decision making

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Drop indicators

Gauges

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

CNC Setup Machinists quickly and accurately setup assigned machines to support the schedule. Operate and maintain all assigned machines and perform required and advanced retooling when required.

Education and Experience

HS Diploma/GED and 2-4 Years of Experience

Knowledge

Able to read part drawings, understand production processes, quality control, and cost efficiency. Trained to use precision measuring tools like micrometers, drop indicators, and gauges.

Skills

Skills in learning, listening, critical thinking, and effective communication. Understand systems and can analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions. Manage resources efficiently, including time and materials, to support productive and organized work.

Primary Job Duties

• Installation and adjustment of collets and guide bushings
• Bar loader set-up and adjustments
• Preset/Set tools, able to install tools and measure/set tools.
• Able to adjust and set coolant lines
• Ability to read the program to understand what each tool is doing (tool paths).
• Ability to make offsets to tools
• Complete inspection of First Article Parts.
• Know and follow the proper procedure for teardowns.
• Working knowledge and comprehension of blue prints
• Indicate tooling positions
• Ability to read and comprehend program and tool paths.
• Good understanding of codes used in program.
• Working Knowledge of GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Investigate and provide resolution on potential discrepant parts
• Calculate feeds and speeds
• Trouble shoot both CNC machines and automatic bar loaders
• Perform tool changes prior to the end of shift to ensure the machine runs the part within specifications on the off shift.
• Update and provide the needed information to support the setup module, quality module and View module.