CNC Setup Machinist - 3rd Shift

Eaton; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a CNC Setup Machinist for the 3rd shift. In this role, you will lead the transition between production runs on CNC machines, ensuring quality parts are produced. The position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits from day one. Ideal candidates will have experience operating and setting up CNC lathes and mills, along with a technical degree in manufacturing. Join a forward-thinking company that values equal employment opportunities and supports your career growth with tuition assistance and advanced machining equipment access.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Lunch

Two Weeks Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Access to Advanced Machining Equipment

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years operating CNC lathes/mills or equivalent education.
• Minimum 1 year setting up CNC lathes/mills.

Responsibilities

• Set up tools and perform part changeovers on CNC machines.
• Read and reset CNC programs and adjust work offsets.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

GD&T

Basic Shop Math

Education

Technical Degree in Manufacturing

Equivalent Education

Job description

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Position Overview

The setup machinist will lead the transition/changeover between production runs on CNC machines such as mills and lathes, then operate select machines to ensure quality parts from the work cell. This position is based in North Charleston, SC, with relocation assistance provided.

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate: $24-$29/hour + $2.50/hr shift differential
• Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
• Sign-on bonus: $3,000 (less withholding)
• Additional benefits include health insurance from day one, paid lunch, two weeks vacation, tuition assistance, and access to advanced machining equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Set up tools and perform part changeovers, including program retrieval and input.
2. Establish work offsets manually and with probing technology.
3. Read and reset CNC programs.
4. Calculate and input axis coordinates or use spindle probes.
5. Adjust work offsets based on GD&T results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years operating CNC lathes/mills or equivalent education.
• Minimum 1 year setting up CNC lathes/mills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• U.S. persons as defined by ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, Asylee, Refugee).

Preferred Skills

• Technical degree in manufacturing or related field.
• Experience with CNC or conversational programming.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and GD&T.
• Ability to perform basic shop math.

Additional Information

We promote equal employment opportunities and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Benefits vary by location and eligibility. For more details, visit Eaton Benefits Overview.