CNC Setup Operator (Mills & Lathes) - 1st Shift, Overtime

Gilder Search Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an experienced CNC Setup & Operator for 1st shift in Cleveland, OH. You will independently perform setups on 3/4/5-axis CNC mills and Fanuc-lathes, reading complex drawings and editing programs to maintain tight tolerances.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on CNC experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and precision metrology skills using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and profilometers. Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC mills, lathes, or both.
• Strong working knowledge with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to independently perform setups directly from prints, routings, or setup sheets.
• Ability to edit CNC programs, adjust tool/work offsets, and troubleshoot machining problems.
• Maintain understanding of GD&T, tight-tolerance machining, and surface finish requirements.
• Experience dialing in precision bores down to .0005" using boring heads and precision tools.
• Proficiently utilize precision inspection instruments including calipers, micrometers, bore gages, and profilometers.
• Strong mathematical ability, mechanical aptitude, and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete setups and operating procedures on 3/4/5-axis CNC mills and Fanuc-controlled lathes.
• Establish work coordinates, set tool lengths, and set up tooling, workholding, and fixtures.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, routings, and geometric tolerances.
• Make tool and wear offset adjustments and basic Fanuc program edits to maintain part dimensions.
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining methods for short runs and production.
• Execute drilling, milling, boring, tapping, grinding, and precision boring operations.
• Perform quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, and profilometers.
• Apply GD&T principles to achieve surface finish specs and tight bore tolerances.

Skills

Fanuc controls

CNC setup

G-code editing

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Metrology

Tool offsets

Multi-axis

Quality inspection

Detail oriented

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Profilometers

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking an experienced CNC Setup & Operator for 1st shift in Cleveland, OH. You will independently perform setups on 3/4/5-axis CNC mills and Fanuc-lathes, reading complex drawings and editing programs to maintain tight tolerances.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on CNC experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and precision metrology skills using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and profilometers. Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities.