NC/CNC Machine Set-Up & Operator – 1st Shift

FutureJobHub LLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureJobHub LLC in Syracuse, NY, seeks an experienced NC/CNC Machine Set-Up & Operator for 1st shift (6:30 AM – 2:30 PM). You will set up and operate a range of machine shop equipment and metal materials to produce precision parts.

Responsibilities include selecting tools, feeds, speeds; laying out and machining castings to tolerances; inspecting parts for finish and defects; maintaining machines per 5S and safety standards; must live within 50 miles of Syracuse.

Qualifications

• 2 years of NC/CNC setup and operation experience
• Must reside within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY; no relocation assistance
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate engine lathes, vertical turret lathes, radial/spindle drill presses, shapers, surface grinders, and milling machines.
• Select tools, attachments, feeds, and speeds based on material and finish requirements.
• Layout and machine production and specialty castings to required tolerances.
• Work with steel, iron, brass, bronze, aluminum, and other metals.
• Layout, machine, fit, and assemble jigs and fixtures.
• Determine machining sequences and perform calculations involving angles, tapers, fits, and dividing heads.
• Inspect parts for finish allowance, material defects, and machining issues.
• Maintain machines and work areas according to 5S and safety standards

Skills

NC/CNC setup

NC/CNC operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Engine lathes

Vertical turret lathes

Radial/spindle drill presses

Shapers

Surface grinders

Milling machines

Job description

NC/CNC Machine Set-Up & Operator – 1st Shift

Shift: 1st Shift | 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM

We are seeking an experienced NC/CNC Machine Set-Up & Operator to perform machining setups and operations across a variety of machine shop equipment and metal materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate engine lathes, vertical turret lathes, radial/spindle drill presses, shapers, surface grinders, and horizontal/vertical milling machines.
• Select appropriate tools, attachments, feeds, and speeds based on material and finish requirements.
• Layout and machine production and specialty castings to required tolerances.
• Work with steel, iron, brass, bronze, aluminum, and other metals.
• Layout, machine, fit, and assemble jigs and fixtures.
• Determine machining sequences and perform calculations involving angles, tapers, fits, and dividing heads.
• Inspect parts for finish allowance, material defects, and machining issues.
• Maintain machines and work areas according to 5S and safety standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum 2 years of NC/CNC setup and operation experience.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY; no relocation assistance available. Active‑ duty military candidates are exempt from the geographic restriction.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.