Precision CNC Setup & Automation Specialist

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START); Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) is seeking a CNC tooling and production specialist in Michigan to lead setups, tweak programs, and reduce cycle times while maintaining quality. You will troubleshoot tooling issues, collaborate with Engineering on automation, and mentor machine operators in machining fundamentals.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in production with CNC equipment, a solid grasp of GD&T, blueprint reading, and Fanuc controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years in production, CNC equipment, or mechanical roles.
• Hands-on with CNCs, grinders, hobs, shapers, broaches, and heat treat operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot tooling issues, process concerns, and machine problems to maintain flow.
• Edit and refine CNC programs for reliability and quality.
• Evaluate new tooling and workholding concepts through on-machine testing.
• Execute changeovers and support maintenance on CNC equipment and robotics.
• Collaborate in cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organized toolroom following 5S principles.
• Pursue cycle time reductions without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Contribute to APQP/PPAP activities and roll out new processes.
• Perform production setups with accurate blueprint interpretation.
• Reteach robots and assist Engineering to automate cells.
• Coach operators on machining fundamentals and PM tasks; assist New Hire Training.
• Follow all Safety, Housekeeping, and Environmental practices and react to issues promptly.
• Submit continuous improvement ideas to supervisor or HR.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC setup

Process troubleshooting

Practical problem solving

Coaching operators

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc Controls

Fanuc Robots

Job description

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) is seeking a CNC tooling and production specialist in Michigan to lead setups, tweak programs, and reduce cycle times while maintaining quality. You will troubleshoot tooling issues, collaborate with Engineering on automation, and mentor machine operators in machining fundamentals.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in production with CNC equipment, a solid grasp of GD&T, blueprint reading, and Fanuc controls.