CNC Setup & Milling Technician — 3rd Shift

Watts Water Technologies; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a CNC Setup Operator to prepare CNC lathes and milling machines for production at our Franklin, NH facility. The role involves machine changeovers, tooling installation, offsets verification, and supporting operators to ensure consistent part production.

The position is on-site with a third shift (9pm–5:30am) and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience setting up CNC lathes and/or CNC milling machines.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges and other precision tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC lathes, mills, and related equipment based on blueprints, job specifications, and setup sheets.
• Install and adjust tooling, fixtures, collets, and work-holding devices.
• Set and verify work offsets, tool offsets, and machine parameters.
• Perform first-piece inspections in coordination with Quality Assurance.
• Troubleshoot issues related to tooling wear, fixtures, offsets, and machine operation.
• Support CNC operators with machine adjustments and quality checks.
• Ensure machines run consistently following setup completion.
• Document setup information, quality checks, and production notes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC setup

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measuring tools

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a CNC Setup Operator to prepare CNC lathes and milling machines for production at our Franklin, NH facility. The role involves machine changeovers, tooling installation, offsets verification, and supporting operators to ensure consistent part production.

The position is on-site with a third shift (9pm–5:30am) and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a safety-conscious environment.