CNC Setup Technician
- Guelph, ON, Canada
Compensation: $35 - $45 / hr · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Compensation: $35 - $45 / hr
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of work experience setting up 4 or 5 axis CNC Mills
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client in Guelph is looking for a CNC Setup Technician. They are seeking someone who has been work experience with 4 or 5 axis CNC Mills.
Location: Guelph, Ontario. 100% On Site
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Vacancy Status: This is an active vacancy
Compensation: $35 - $45 / hr
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and optimize 4 & 5-axis CNC milling machines, ensuring efficient production, quality output, and adherence to tight tolerances.
- Perform program prove-outs, tooling adjustments, fixture modifications, and first-article inspections to validate setups and achieve production readiness.
- Utilize CMM equipment and precision measuring instruments (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges) to verify part conformance and maintain quality standards.
- Prepare tooling, fixtures, loading instructions, and setup documentation while supporting operator training and smooth job transitions into production.
- Drive productivity through proactive job planning, machine utilization, equipment maintenance, and a strong commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements
- A degree of diploma in mechanical engineering is preferred
- Minimum 3 years of work experience setting up 4 or 5 axis CNC Mills
- Experience reading drawings and working to very tight tolerances
Hiring Process & AI Disclosure
Our company does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
How to Apply
If you believe that you are a qualified candidate, please apply only through LinkedIn and answer the screening questions to the best of your ability. We thank all who apply; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and optimize 4- and 5-axis CNC milling machines, including proving out programs, adjusting tooling and fixtures, and conducting first-article inspections. Verify part quality using CMM equipment and precision measuring instruments, prepare setup documentation, support operator training, and promote productivity, safety, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
At least three years of experience setting up 4- or 5-axis CNC mills and the ability to read drawings and work to very tight tolerances are required. A degree or diploma in mechanical engineering is preferred.
Skills
- 4-Axis CNC Milling
- 5-Axis CNC Milling
- CNC Machine Setup
- CNC Machine Operation
- Program Prove-Outs
- Tooling Adjustments
- Fixture Modifications
- First-Article Inspection
- CMM Equipment
- Precision Measurement
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Tight-Tolerance Machining
- Setup Documentation
- Job Planning
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operator Training
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
Keywords
- CNC Milling
- 4-Axis CNC Mills
- 5-Axis CNC Mills
- Machine Setup
- Program Prove-Out
- Tooling
- Fixtures
- First-Article Inspection
- CMM
- Micrometers
- Verniers
- Bore Gauges
- Height Gauges
- Technical Drawings
- Tight Tolerances
- Setup Documentation
- Production Readiness
- Job Planning
- Machine Utilization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operator Training
- Quality Standards
- Health and Safety
- Continuous Improvement
- Mechanical Engineering