CNC Setup Specialist – 2nd Shift (Mills & Lathes)

Kaleo Service Group; Indiana; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start after hire

Paid holidays

PTO (annual)

Quarterly bonus

Annual raises

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kaleo Service Group in Ossian, IN is seeking an experienced CNC Set-Up Machinist for the 2nd shift to set up machines, manage changeovers, troubleshoot issues, and keep production running smoothly.

The role covers CNC mills and lathes, requires strong setup skills, read blueprints, perform first-piece inspection, and maintain quality while minimizing downtime. Competitive hourly pay with shift premium is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC setup and changeover experience.
• Experience with CNC mills, CNC lathes, or both.
• Ability to complete setups with limited supervision.
• Understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, and machining processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and quality issues.
• Experience reading blueprints and inspecting precision components.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC mills and/or lathes for production runs.
• Complete machine changeovers as jobs and production requirements change.
• Install and verify tooling, fixtures, and workholding.
• Load and verify programs and make necessary offsets.
• Ensure machines are properly set up before releasing jobs into production.
• Verify initial parts meet print specifications before continuing production.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and setup issues.
• Diagnose problems affecting part quality or production efficiency.
• Make adjustments to offsets, tooling, and machining processes as needed.
• Help resolve issues that operators cannot address independently.
• Keep production moving while maintaining quality standards.
• Serve as a go-to technical resource for the 2nd Shift team.

Skills

CNC setup

Changeovers

Blueprint reading

Machining troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Independent work

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Job description

Kaleo Service Group in Ossian, IN is seeking an experienced CNC Set-Up Machinist for the 2nd shift to set up machines, manage changeovers, troubleshoot issues, and keep production running smoothly.

The role covers CNC mills and lathes, requires strong setup skills, read blueprints, perform first-piece inspection, and maintain quality while minimizing downtime. Competitive hourly pay with shift premium is offered.