CNC Setup Technician - Night Shift Expert

American Precision Industries; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Employer-funded HRA

401(k) plan with company-funded Safe

Paid time off and paid holidays

Monthly production bonus

Monthly lunch allowance

On-the-job training

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and discounts

Voluntary supplemental insurance

Job summary

American Precision Industries in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a CNC Setup Technician to perform machine setups on CNC mills and lathes, install tooling and fixtures, verify programs, and support production for efficient operation.

You will read blueprints and setup sheets, run first-article parts, and troubleshoot setup-related issues while maintaining documentation and a safe work area. Requires 2–4+ years in CNC; offers full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of CNC machining or setup experience.
• Strong understanding of tooling, work holding, offsets, and machine operation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges).
• Basic understanding of G-code and CNC control navigation (Fanuc, Siemens, Celos, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines by installing tooling, fixtures, work holding, and verifying correct program selection.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, and setup sheets to determine machining requirements.
• Load and align raw material, establish work offsets, and run first-article parts to confirm accuracy.
• Perform program verification and minor G-code edits when needed to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect first-article and in-process parts using precision measuring tools to confirm dimensions and tolerances.
• Troubleshoot setup-related issues, including tool wear, work holding problems, and dimensional deviations.
• Support CNC operators by providing clear instructions, answering questions, and ensuring smooth handoff after setup.
• Maintain tooling, fixtures, and setup documentation, reporting any issues or improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality to resolve machining challenges and improve processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

G-code basics

Measuring tools

Tools

Fanuc

Siemens

Celos

Job description

American Precision Industries in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a CNC Setup Technician to perform machine setups on CNC mills and lathes, install tooling and fixtures, verify programs, and support production for efficient operation.

You will read blueprints and setup sheets, run first-article parts, and troubleshoot setup-related issues while maintaining documentation and a safe work area. Requires 2–4+ years in CNC; offers full-time with benefits.