CNC Setup Specialist: Precision First-Run Ready

Hireology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hireology seeks a CNC Set-Up Specialist to perform set-up and changeover on a variety of CNC machines, preparing jobs for production. You will gather tooling and parts, verify programs and offsets, and ensure readiness before handing off to the operator.

The role supports safe, accurate, and efficient production across lathes, mills, and multi-axis machines, reporting to the Production Manager. Prior CNC setup experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Ability: Read, analyze and interpret documents; write reports and procedures; present information to managers and the public.
• Mathematical Ability: Calculate figures including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems with concrete variables and limited standardization.
• Computer Skills: Intermediate level with word processing, spreadsheets, and MRP/ERP software.
• Certificates and Licenses: None required.

Responsibilities

• Review the production traveler for each CNC job and gather the required tooling, fixtures, and parts before beginning set-up.
• Perform machine set-up and changeover on a range of CNC equipment including lathes, mills, and multi-axis machines.
• Load and verify the correct CNC program, revision, and offsets at the machine, matching the work order.
• Install and align tooling, fixtures, and work-holding per setup documentation; verify fit before running the first piece.
• Run first-article/first-piece parts and confirm they meet print requirements before release to the operator.
• Confirm the work order and machine are ready to run, handing off a complete setup to the operator.
• Communicate tooling shortages, program discrepancies, or setup issues to Production Manager or Manufacturing Engineering promptly.
• Support troubleshooting of setup-related issues during production runs.
• Maintain organized, labeled tooling and a clean area per 5S standards.

Skills

Communications

Safety

Dependability

Planning & Organization

Quality

Use of Technology

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Hireology seeks a CNC Set-Up Specialist to perform set-up and changeover on a variety of CNC machines, preparing jobs for production. You will gather tooling and parts, verify programs and offsets, and ensure readiness before handing off to the operator.

The role supports safe, accurate, and efficient production across lathes, mills, and multi-axis machines, reporting to the Production Manager. Prior CNC setup experience preferred.