CNC Setup Operator- 2nd Shift

Crane Company; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company seeks a CNC Set-up operator to set up CNC machines, manufacture parts and inspect outputs to blueprint specs. You will initiate TPM, choose fixtures, apply tool offsets, and perform first piece inspections to ensure quality.

Lifting up to 50 lbs and operating forklifts/reach trucks are required as part of daily tasks. Preferred experience includes CNC training and prior CNC work (Mazak, Okuma, manual lathe/mill).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read measuring instruments and verify specifications.
• Basic computer skills for entering orders and loading CNC programs.
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls and safe handling of parts up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Start CNC machine and perform TPM procedures.
• Select/install fixturing per posted schedule.
• Perform tool offsets and adjust as needed.
• Pull inspection sheet and perform first piece inspection per blueprint.
• Understand tool offsets to ensure part quality and specs.

Skills

Measuring instruments reading

Fanuc controls familiarity

Basic computer skills

Forklifts/reach truck operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Reach truck

CNC loading programs

Job description

Position Summary:

The CNC Set-up operator is responsible for setting-up the CNC machine, manufacturing parts and inspecting manufactured parts.

Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

• Start CNC machine and perform Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) procedures, adjust as needed.
• Select and install appropriate fixturing for the part to be produced, per posted schedule.
• Perform tool offsets as needed, adjust as required.
• Pull the inspection sheet and blueprint for the part being produced and perform a first piece inspection in accordance with the manufacturing procedures to blueprint required specifications.
• Understand tool offsets to ensure part quality and blueprint specification.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50lbs without assistance, any parts weighing over 50lbs requires a team lift.
• Must have the ability to read measuring instruments, including but not limited to tape measure, height gauge, angle gauges, and calipers to verify parts are within specification.
• Perform material handling functions using forklifts and reach truck. Manual lifting for loading and unloading required (up to 50 lbs.).
• Basic computer skills required to pull blueprints, enter orders, and load CNC programs.
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls required.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• CNC technical training.
• Two or more years of verifiable CNC experience.
• CNC Mazak Milling Center experience and Okuma lathe experience.
• Manual lathe and mill experience.

EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.