Engineering Technician / Machine Setup Operator {H}

ARCH; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCH is seeking an Engineering Technician / Machine Setup Operator for its Huntingdon Valley, PA facility. You will take ownership of CNC machine setup and ensure a stable, first-article approved process in your production cell.

You will prepare tooling, load programs, set machine components, adjust offsets, and monitor the initial 25-part run to confirm the process is centered and capable of meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• When CNC setup and process stabilization are required across production cells.
• Ability to read blueprints and balloon drawings for setup guidance.
• Experience with tools, fixtures and tool sheets for setup.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines, bar feeders, and robotic equipment for production.
• Preset, install, and set tools, fixtures, and related components per tool sheets.
• Upload/download CNC programs and verify cycle-time with Programmer.
• Adjust offsets to achieve first-article approval and maintain spec.
• Monitor initial 25-part run to ensure a centered, stable process.
• Read blueprints and balloon drawings; perform in-process inspections.
• Coordinate line-clearance activities and collaborate on maintenance.

Skills

CNC setup

Reading blueprints

Process stabilization

Job description

Engineering Technician / Machine Setup Operator {H}

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MACHI005223

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Technician, you will take ownership of CNC machine setup and process stabilization within your assigned production cells. You will prepare tooling, load programs, set machine components, adjust offsets, and guide each setup through first-article approval. You will then monitor the initial 25-part production run to confirm the process is centered, repeatable, and capable of meeting production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines, bar feeders, and robotic equipment for efficient production.
• Preset, install, and set tools, collets, guide bushings, workholding fixtures, and related components according to tool sheets.
• Upload and download CNC programs using DNC software and partner with the Programmer to verify cycle-time and throughput targets.
• Adjust machine offsets to achieve first-article approval and maintain production within specification.
• Monitor the initial 25-part production run and review inspection data to confirm a centered, stable, and repeatable process.
• Perform in-process inspections as needed and read and interpret blueprints and balloon drawings.
• Inspect tooling and tool holders for wear or damage, replace inserts at established tool-life limits, and evaluate whirling inserts for re-sharpening.
• Verify machine alignment and make or coordinate adjustments as needed.
• Remove and properly disposition tooling from previous setups and complete required line-clearance activities.
• Partner with Maintenance on preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.

Travel Required

No .

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