Precision CNC Setup Machinist II

Advantage Manufacturing of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared-cost health care

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Advantage Manufacturing of Colorado Springs is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist I to produce parts to tight blueprints, perform setups, and mentor junior teammates. You will conduct inspections, troubleshoot issues, and help refine processes in a busy Colorado Springs shop.

You should have 2–4 years of CNC experience, be proficient with precision measurement tools, and demonstrate strong attention to detail in a team setting. This full-time role is on-site with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with machining training preferred.
• 2–4 years of hands-on CNC operation experience.
• Fluency in reading blueprints and using precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving mindset, and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented communication and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes to produce parts to blueprint specs.
• Perform complex setups following setup sheets and tool lists.
• Run secondary/manual equipment as needed.
• Conduct first-article inspections and in-process checks with gauges.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust tooling and feeds/speeds.
• Mentor CNC Machinist I teammates and support shop processes.
• Document production activities and material usage.
• Maintain a safe, clean workstation and report issues promptly.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Mentoring junior machinists

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical machining training

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicator

Micrometer

Edge finder

Machinist square

Job description

Step into a day where precision meets problem‑solving

You arrive to a clean, organized cell, open the job traveler, and review prints and setup sheets. You load tools per the tool list, dial in workholding, set zeros, and kick off a first‑article run. With calipers, micrometers, and gauges in hand, you validate critical features and make smart offsets to hold tight tolerances. A teammate from Machinist I stops by with a question—you mentor them through a tricky feature while coordinating with engineering to refine the process. You document production, track material usage, and keep the spindle cutting safely and efficiently all shift long.

What you'll do

• Operate CNC mills and lathes to produce parts to specification and blueprint requirements.
• Perform complex setups following setup sheets and tool lists; read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Run secondary/legacy manual equipment (mills, lathes, drill presses, band saw) as needed.
• Conduct first‑article inspections and routine in‑process checks using calipers, micrometers, and other precision gauges.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, adjusting tooling, offsets, feeds/speeds to maintain accuracy and surface finish.
• Assist in developing and refining machining processes to boost quality and throughput.
• Mentor and support CNC Machinist I team members to build shop capability.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and keep machines and tools in peak condition.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Report equipment or production issues promptly to supervision and collaborate with engineers and production teams.
• Accurately document production activities, material consumption, and inspection results.

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational/technical machining training preferred.
• 2–4 years of hands‑on CNC machine operation experience.
• Fluency in reading blueprints and using precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving mindset, and attention to detail.
• Team‑oriented communication skills with the ability to mentor junior machinists.

Work environment & schedule

• Manufacturing setting with active machinery and typical production noise.
• Physical demands include standing, repetitive motions, and lifting up to 30 lbs for extended periods.
• Full‑time role with standard shift hours; overtime may be required based on demand.

Compensation & benefits

• Hourly rate: $22.00–$30.00/hr.
• Shared‑cost health care, paid holidays, paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match after a waiting period.

Personal tooling to bring

• Calipers
• Dial Indicator
• Micrometer (0–3”)
• Deburring Tools
• Allen Wrenches (Metric and Standard)
• Edge Finder
• Combination Square/Machinist Square
• Scale
• Set of 1‑2‑3 Blocks
• Depth Micrometer
• Magnetic Base/Spindle Holder

Additional Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employeefilling this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform anyother job‑related duties requested by management. Management reserves the right to add to, revise, or deleteinformation in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.