CNC Setup Technician: Precision, Training & Flexible Hours

M & S Manufacturing Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Job summary

M & S Manufacturing Inc in Monticello, IA seeks an experienced CNC machinist to join a team-oriented shop environment. You will work with Fanuc-controlled Mori Seiki lathes, read blueprints, and set up tooling, while writing and adjusting G&M code and ensuring quality through first-piece inspection.

Preference is given to candidates with GD&T expertise, G&M code familiarity, and forklift operation ability. Safety, continuous learning, and reliability are valued as core principles in daily work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years setup experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Basic understanding of G&M code programming
• Ability to operate a forklift safely
• Capability to perform inspection using precision instruments a plus
• 3–10+ years experience adjusting, maintaining and using CNC tooling preferred
• Willingness to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Identify raw material blanks
• Operate a forklift to move materials
• Load and unload programs to CNC consoles
• Inspect customer blueprints
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify tolerances
• Install/adjust fixtures or lathe jaws
• Load tooling and set geometric locations
• Read and tweak G&M code programs
• Monitor first run and notify quality
• Produce first piece and flag for inspection
• Troubleshoot issues

Skills

G&M code

GD&T

Lathe operation

CNC tooling

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

First article inspection

Machining repair

Teamwork

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mori Seiki CNC

CNC consoles

Job description

M & S Manufacturing Inc in Monticello, IA seeks an experienced CNC machinist to join a team-oriented shop environment. You will work with Fanuc-controlled Mori Seiki lathes, read blueprints, and set up tooling, while writing and adjusting G&M code and ensuring quality through first-piece inspection.

Preference is given to candidates with GD&T expertise, G&M code familiarity, and forklift operation ability. Safety, continuous learning, and reliability are valued as core principles in daily work.