CNC Setup Machinist — High‑Mix, Low‑Volume

Crane Pumps & Systems; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, personal days, holidays

Job summary

Crane Pumps & Systems is seeking a CNC Machinist in Piqua, OH, working Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:00 pm with a $3.00/hour shift premium. You will set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, read blueprints, select tooling, and cooperate with engineering to ensure first-pass quality while maintaining a safe, clean workspace.

You’ll inspect parts with precision gauges, deburr and finish to print, and contribute to continuous improvement in a low-volume, high-mix shop.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC setup and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machining centers and CNC lathes.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Select tooling; define feeds/speeds and cutting parameters.
• Fixture and secure workpieces using chucks, collets, and specialty fixtures.
• Execute setups, fixture changes, and in-process dimensional adjustments.
• Edit/update CNC programs with Engineering and Programming partners.
• Inspect using precision measuring instruments and calibrated gauges.
• Deburr and finish to print requirements.
• Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Support other tasks as assigned.

Skills

CNC setup

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / technical certification

Job description

Crane Pumps & Systems is seeking a CNC Machinist in Piqua, OH, working Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:00 pm with a $3.00/hour shift premium. You will set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, read blueprints, select tooling, and cooperate with engineering to ensure first-pass quality while maintaining a safe, clean workspace.

You’ll inspect parts with precision gauges, deburr and finish to print, and contribute to continuous improvement in a low-volume, high-mix shop.