CNC Setup Technician

Dauch; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, based near Detroit with global operations, is seeking a CNC Setup Technician for the Fort Wayne area. The role involves lathe set ups, tool-path updates, and changeovers on a 3rd shift, ensuring high precision and on-time production.

You will interpret G/M codes, troubleshoot issues, and participate in continuous improvement while maintaining safety standards and clean working environments.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in high volume precision machining environment.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and detailed knowledge of CNC lathe tooling/programming.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of Hard Turning, Green Turning, Milling, Broaching and Part Finishing machining processes.
• Knowledge to teach robot and gantry pickup points.
• Knowledge of Nachi robot controls.

Responsibilities

• Recognize tool paths by interpreting the program (G and M codes).
• Machine set-ups and changeovers.
• Ability to train associates on machining standards.
• Troubleshoot daily production problems through root cause analysis techniques as they occur.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes.
• Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards.

Skills

CNC lathe tooling

Robot & gantry pickup points

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nachi robot controls

G & M code interpretation

Job description

Job Posting Title

CNC Setup Technician

Job Description Summary

Responsible for CNC Lathe machine troubleshooting, updating tool paths and completing set ups/change overs for machines on 3rd Shift.

Job Description:

• Recognize tool paths by interpreting the program (G and M codes)
• Machine set-ups and changeovers
• Ability to train associates on machining standards
• Troubleshoot daily production problems through root cause analysis techniques as they occur
• Participate in continuous improvement processes
• Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards

Required Skills and Education

• 1 to 3 years of experience in high volume precision machining environment
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and detailed knowledge of CNC lathe tooling/programming
• High school diploma or equivalent experience required
• Knowledge of Hard Turning, Green Turning, Milling, Broaching and Part Finishing machining processes
• Knowledge to teach robot and gantry pickup points
• Knowledge of Nachi robot controls

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more. Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.