CNC Setup Technician - 2nd Shift

City of Shakopee, MN; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Retention bonus

Referral bonus

24/7 Fitness Center

On-Site Cafeteria

Flexible benefits plans

Job summary

Emerson, based at the RIDGID World HQ in Elyria, OH, seeks a CNC Setup Technician to set up and adjust machine tools, inspect parts, and manage tool changes. You will interpret CMM reports, create CNC offsets, and ensure accurate setups across multiple jobs while leading on the shop floor.

You are expected to mentor operators, coordinate production flow, and continuously improve safety, quality, and communication. This role blends setup, leadership, and occasional operator duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on CNC setup experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification to operate powered industrial equipment.
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and interpreting CMM reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the supervisor's right-hand partner on the shop floor with leadership responsibilities.
• Support production flow, drive accountability, and remove production barriers.
• Transition between setup/coordination/leadership and operator duties as needed.
• Lead by example, remain engaged in daily production, and train operators.

Skills

CNC setup

Reading blueprints

CMM interpretation

Tool changing

Quality inspection

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM

Job description

The CNC Setup Technician is responsible for setting up and adjusting machine tools on CNC equipment. This includes basic part inspection using hard gauges and measurement tools, routine 6S, part quality inspection using a CMM, changing broken/worn tools, performing minor preventive maintenance, following setup instructions to switch between jobs, interpreting CMM reports, making CNC program offsets for shift/drift or tool length/wear compensation, and making CNC program changes.

In this Role, your Responsibilities Will Be:

This position requires a highly motivated individual who can serve as the supervisor's right-hand partner on the shop floor while providing leadership, supporting production flow, and driving accountability within the department. The successful candidate will set the standard for attendance, safety, quality, and work ethic while helping remove production barriers, improve communication, support employee development, and promote a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. This role requires flexibility and a team-first mindset. While the position includes setup, coordination, and leadership responsibilities, the candidate is expected to seamlessly transition into an operator role whenever those duties are not required. The successful candidate will lead by example, remain actively engaged in daily production, and contribute wherever needed to support the team, meet customer demands, and ensure departmental success. Candidate will perform all other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE:

You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You think about multiple ways to get the same outcome. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive.

For this Role, You Will Need:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must adhere to expectations of a job setter
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on CNC setup experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification to operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Proven shop math skills and computer literate
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM reports).
• Ability to change tools, touch off tools, and home out the machine to ensure accurate setup.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on resolving operator issues quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to provide training and clear instructions to operators.
• Actively progressing in qualifications through hands-on experience, mentorship, and formal training—demonstrates initiative in mastering advanced tasks and responsibilities
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Why Would You Want to Work in the Greater Cleveland Area:

This role is based atour World HQ in Elyria (just a little west of Cleveland), OHUSA.Our Elyria, OH facility is conveniently located within driving distance to Cleveland. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates build a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several
growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live andwork.

About our location:

Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923, the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, OHhasbeen developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster, safer, and more accurately. Today, more than 600employees work in 734K square feet of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool servicecenter and an innovative “schoolhouse” training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersonsannually. In addition to the iconic wrench, the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools, pipe and electricaltools, and drain cleaning components, as well as Greenleestep bitsand knock-out tools. Emerson’s Professional Toolsbusiness provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of sophisticated, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical,electrical, and plumbing trades.

Our Offer to You:

$1.00Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

$1,000 retention bonus

$1,000 referral bonus

24/7 Fitness Center

On-Site Cafeteria

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.