CNC Setup Technician: Precision Machining Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance –

Job summary

American Precision Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Setup Technician to prepare and verify programs for mills and lathes, install tooling and fixtures, and support operators to keep production moving smoothly. This full-time, on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a performance bonus program.

Typical hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm, with pay between $30 and $35 per hour DOE. Strong blueprint, GD&T, G-code, and measurement-tool skills are required.

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 and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators).
• Basic understanding of G-code and CNC control navigation.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines by installing tooling, fixtures, work holding, and verifying correct program selection.
• Read blueprints, job travelers, and setup sheets to determine machining requirements.
• Load and align raw material, establish work offsets, and run first-article parts.
• Perform program verification and minor G-code edits for safe operation.
• Inspect first-article parts using precision measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Troubleshoot setup-related issues, including tool wear and deviations.
• Support CNC operators with clear instructions and smooth handoffs.
• Maintain tooling and setup documentation, reporting issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to improve processes and keep area clean.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprints & GD&T

G-code basics

Precision measuring tools

Fanuc/Siemens/Celos controls

Read/write English

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Celos controls

Job description

American Precision Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Setup Technician to prepare and verify programs for mills and lathes, install tooling and fixtures, and support operators to keep production moving smoothly. This full-time, on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a performance bonus program.

Typical hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm, with pay between $30 and $35 per hour DOE. Strong blueprint, GD&T, G-code, and measurement-tool skills are required.