Mill Setup Machinist – 1st Shift
Columbia City, IN
Pay: $28-35/hr (Based on experience + skill)
Pro Resources is currently seeking an experienced Mill Setup Machinist for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a reputable precision manufacturing company in Columbia City, IN. This position requires an intermediate to advanced machinist who can independently complete setups and troubleshoot CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers.
Schedule:
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday
- Straight 8-hour paid shift with a 30-minute lunch
- Overtime is currently limited, typically five hours or less per week
- Overtime may involve working 9-hour days once fully trained
- Training generally takes approximately 30–60 days
Job Responsibilities:
- Independently set up CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers
- Complete setups from raw stock through first-part approval
- Select and mount tooling, fixtures, and workholding equipment
- Load, verify, and edit CNC programs
- Program offsets and make adjustments to maintain tight tolerances
- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts
- Perform and document first-article and in-process inspections
- Identify tooling wear and make proactive corrections
- Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, and surface-finish issues
- Maintain setup sheets, job travelers, and work instructions
- Coordinate job transitions to minimize changeover time
- Work with CAD/CAM programmers on new or complex job launches
- Support and mentor less-experienced machinists
- Assist with improvements involving setup time, scrap, and process efficiency
- Follow all quality and production documentation requirements
Qualifications:
- At least two years of CNC setup experience on mills and/or lathes
- Ability to independently complete setups and achieve first-part approval
- Experience with 3-axis or multi-axis CNC equipment
- Strong engineering print-reading and GD&T skills
- Working knowledge of G-code programming and editing
- Experience selecting and applying cutting tools
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Additional experience that may qualify candidates for the higher end of the pay range includes:
- Four or more years of complex CNC setup experience
- Multi-axis machining experience
- Advanced G-code programming and editing skills
- Fixturing and workholding design experience
- CAM software experience with Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar programs
- Medical device, aerospace, or other tight-tolerance manufacturing experience
- Previous training, mentoring, or process-improvement experience
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Consistent first-shift schedule
- Limited overtime
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with weekly pay
- Stable, long-term position
- Opportunities for continued growth and advancement
Apply today through Pro Resources to learn more about this Mill Setup Machinist opportunity in Columbia City!
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