CNC Setup & Run Operator (1st Shift) - Hamilton, OH

Hubbell; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in the United States is seeking a CNC Setup Operator to set up, operate, and monitor CNC machinery to produce high-precision parts.

You will review drawings, select tooling, load programs, and adjust offsets to maintain tight tolerances. First-piece inspections with calipers and micrometers are part of the role.

A background in manufacturing, a high school diploma or trade school, and a commitment to safety and ISO standards are required.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of CNC setup and operation.
• Ability to read CNC prints and maintain tight tolerances to .000.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with machine controls and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Review job orders and drawings to determine setup requirements.
• Install tooling, fixtures, and materials per specifications.
• Load CNC programs and verify accuracy before production.
• Make precise machine adjustments to maintain tolerances.
• Conduct first-piece inspections using calipers and micrometers.
• Document setup and inspection results for quality assurance.
• Monitor machine performance and optimize setup efficiency.
• Coordinate with operators and supervisors for transitions.
• Maintain a clean, ISO-compliant work area.

Skills

CNC setup

Tooling & offsets

Program loading

Tolerances .000

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school experience

Job description

Job Overview

1st Shift Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:00AM to 4:00PM

The CNC Setup Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC machinery to produce precision parts that meet strict quality standards. This role ensures compliance with all safety protocols, ISO requirements, and quality control procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The operator will play a key role in delivering high-quality components on time, supporting production efficiency, and minimizing downtime through proactive machine operation and basic troubleshooting

A Day In The Life

As a CNC Setup Operator, your daily responsibilities will include:

• Review job orders and technical drawings to determine setup requirements for CNC machines.
• Select and install appropriate tooling, fixtures, and materials according to specifications.
• Load CNC programs and verify accuracy before initiating production runs.
• Perform precise machine adjustments, including offsets and tool changes, to maintain tight tolerances.
• Conduct first-piece inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Document setup details and inspection results on required forms for quality assurance.
• Monitor machine performance during initial runs and make necessary corrections to optimize efficiency.
• Collaborate with operators and supervisors to ensure smooth transitions between setups and production runs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with safety and ISO standards.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Experience & Skills:

• 1-5 years of experience in CNC machine setup and operation.
• Proficiency in setting up CNC machines, including tooling, offsets, and program loading.
• Strong understanding of CNC prints and ability to maintain tolerances to .000.
• Skilled in using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Familiarity with machine controls, troubleshooting, and optimizing setups for efficiency.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to handle tools, materials, and machine components.

Visual acuity for close, color, distance, and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.