CNC VMC Setup Technician (Aerospace)

Build precision. Boost throughput. Grow your CNC career.

Join CCT Enterprises on 2nd Shift (Mon–Thu, four 10s) and enjoy three-day weekends while you take ownership of CNC mill setups that keep production humming.

Why CCT

• Four-day workweek with consistent, three-day weekends.
• Direct impact on quality and efficiency in a precision environment.
• Promotion paths into CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production Leadership.

Core responsibilities

• Independently execute full setups on established CNC milling jobs.
• Read/interpret blueprints, setup sheets, job travelers, and work instructions.
• Install and adjust vises, fixtures, probes, tooling, tool holders, and workholding.
• Set and verify tool lengths, work and fixture offsets; perform tool changes.
• Approve first-piece inspection before releasing jobs to production.
• Monitor machine performance; troubleshoot tooling, dimensional, and process issues.
• Maintain efficiency, minimize scrap, and communicate delays proactively.

Quality & documentation

• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Verify conformance to blueprints and customer requirements.
• Quarantine and report nonconforming material; complete required quality/production records.
• Adhere to ISO/IATF quality procedures and inspection standards.

Technical expertise

• Perform minor program edits to stabilize processes.
• Diagnose and correct issues related to tooling, fixtures, and part quality.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce downtime and elevate throughput.

Teamwork & training

• Collaborate with operators, quality staff, supervisors, and fellow machinists.
• Assist with training for less experienced operators and setup technicians.
• Communicate production status and concerns clearly and professionally.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Safety & housekeeping

• Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow company safety procedures and machining best practices.
• Report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, or equipment concerns immediately.
• Understand and apply emergency stop procedures and machine safety requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of CNC mill setup experience with independent, complete setups.
• Blueprint literacy and setup documentation proficiency.
• Skilled with precision measuring tools.
• Strong understanding of tooling, work/fixture offsets, and speeds & feeds.
• Ability to perform minor program edits and troubleshoot mechanically.
• Reliable transportation, excellent attendance, and self-directed work style.

Preferred

• Experience on vertical machining centers; exposure to multi-axis machining.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or Haas controls.
• High-volume production machining experience.
• Familiarity with JobBOSS or similar systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.

Who thrives here

• Builders of precision who meet exact specs.
• Dependable teammates with strong follow-through.
• Problem owners who act quickly.
• Detail-driven performers who maintain pace.
• Collaborators who lift the team.
• Improvers who chase better quality and efficiency.
• Lifelong learners developing advanced machining skills.

Role fit

This Role Is

• Hands-on setups for established CNC mill jobs.
• Troubleshooting machining, tooling, and production challenges.
• Operator support and production efficiency.
• Production of precision parts to customer spec.

This Role Is Not

• Entry-level operation.
• Programming-only.
• Push-button production work.

Compensation & benefits

• $24–$28 per hour (DOE)
• Direct Hire Position
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 2nd Shift
• Monday–Thursday
• Four 10-Hour Shifts
• Three-Day Weekend Every Week

Physical requirements

• Stand up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and high attention to detail.
• Focus during repetitive precision tasks.

Proficiencies

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• High School / GED

Machines & technologies

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Bridgeport, Haas)
• EDM Machine (Wire)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)

Legal

Additional Requirements

Due to CCT Enterprises' federal firearms license (FFL) and company hiring standards, applicants must not have any felony convictions, pending felony charges, or other disqualifying criminal history.

Ready to build more than parts? Apply now and build a long-term career in precision manufacturing.