CNC Setup Machinist

## Description

**Job Summary**

Responsible for performing precision setups and operations on multi-axis CNC milling and turning machines. In this role, you will prepare machines for production by installing tooling, fixtures, and programs, validating first-article parts, and ensuring parts meet strict quality and dimensional standards.

## Qualifications

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

**Automation & Continuous Improvement**

• Collaborate with Programming and Manufacturing Engineers to optimize machining processes suitable for automation (robotic loading, in-process inspection & probing) to support lights-out manufacturing.
• Apply continuous improvement principles to machining processes to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and eliminate non-value-added activities.

**Quality & Problem Solving**

• Diagnose machining issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to tight tolerances using advanced inspection tools and techniques.
• Read and interpret GD&T, engineering drawings, and 3D part models to ensure precision manufacturing.

**Training & Leadership**

• Develop and maintain detailed setup documentation, including setup sheets, tooling files, and manufacturing inspection plans.
• Mentor and train less experienced machinists in setup techniques and process control.
• Promote a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.

**Qualifications, Experience and Education Requirements**

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years hands-on experience in CNC precision machining (aerospace, defense, or medical).
• Expertise in G-code, canned cycles, and in-process probing systems.
• Proven track record of machining tight-tolerance parts using aluminum, steel, and aerospace-grade alloys.
• Understanding of metal behavior & mechanics in a machining environment (chip formation, vibration, distortion, heat transfer, etc.)
• Understanding of cutting tool geometry, fixture design, and tool life management.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and manufacturing drawings.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex machining issues independently — from chatter and tool wear to dimensional instability and setup inefficiencies.
• Experience with standard MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook)

• **Physical Demands - General Activities**
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• | | Regularly | Frequently | Occasionally |
• | Sitting | X | | |
• | Standing | | X | |
• | Walking | | | X |
• | Climbing/Balancing | | | X |
• | Reaching - with arms and hands | | X | |
• | Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling | | | X |
• | Hearing | X | | |
• | Feeling/Touching | X | | |
• | Near/Far Visual Acuity | X | | |
• **Physical Demands - Lifting Requirements**
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• | --- | --- | --- | --- |
• | | Regularly | Frequently | Occasionally |
• | Lifting/Moving up to 10 lbs | X | | |
• | Lifting/Moving up to 25 lbs | | X | |
• | Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs | | | X |
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All
• applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent
• Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• “B&B Manufacturing Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive
• consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
• protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”