Senior VMC Setup & Production Machinist

Machine Fabricating & Weight Equipment; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Fabricating & Weight Equipment in Uniontown, PA seeks a senior CNC machinist to own Haas mill setups and programming edits. You will read blueprints, apply GD&T, and troubleshoot tool and machine issues.

This role requires independence after onboarding, handling tight tolerances on varied small runs in a busy job shop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining with proven mill setup expertise.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end setups on Haas VF-4 and VF-11 vertical mills.
• Reading blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD/CAM data to plan work.
• Offsets, tool selection, in-process inspection, and basic program edits (G-code).
• Diagnosing and solving tooling, quality, and machine performance issues.
• Small production runs and custom parts for varied applications.
• Job prioritization with customer demands and shop needs.

Skills

Haas VMC setup

G-code proficiency

GD&T fluent

Blueprint interpretation

Offsets

Troubleshooting

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

Own the setup. Own the quality. Own the outcome.We’re an established small job shop in Uniontown, PA building custom and short-run parts across multiple industries. We need a senior-level VMC professional who can set up, run, and troubleshoot Haas mills with minimal handholding after learning our flow. This is not an entry-level operator position.Why this role mattersOur customers expect tight tolerances and quick turnarounds.Priorities shift—your ability to pivot keeps the shop moving.Quality and craftsmanship are our reputation.What you will handleEnd-to-end setups on Haas VF-4 and VF-11 vertical mills.Reading and applying blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD/CAM data to plan work.Offsets, tool selection, in-process inspection, and basic program edits (G-code).Diagnosing and solving issues related to tooling, quality, and machine performance.Small production runs and custom parts for varied applications.Job prioritization in coordination with customer demands and shop needs.Housekeeping: maintaining a clean, safe, organized cell.Must-have background5+ years CNC machining, with proven mill setup expertise.Haas VMC experience strongly preferred.Strong blueprint reading and inspection skills; GD&T fluent.Comfortable with G-code, offsets, and troubleshooting at the control.Independent after onboarding to our customers and workflow.Great-to-have extrasCAD/CAM or programming experience (Autodesk Fusion 360 a plus).Job shop background.Lead, supervisory, or mentoring experience.Compensation & hoursPay: $32–$37/hr, negotiable based on experience.Schedule: First shift, Monday–Friday, 6:30/7:00am–3:30pm.Overtime: Typically 2–10 hours most weeks.Tools & tech on the floorCNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Haas, MazakCAM: Autodesk Fusion 360Core competenciesGD&TCNC ToolingTroubleshooting SkillsCNC ProgrammingG-CodeTape Measure ReadingCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverManual Machining SkillsIf you want steady first-shift work where your setup mastery drives results—and you like the pace and variety of a job shop—let’s talk.