Multi‑Axis Mill‑Turn CNC Setup Machinist

Avalign Technologies

Fort Wayne, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Communication Skills, Comparator, Continuous Improvement, Debugging Tools, Deburring, Dental Insurance, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Implants, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Equipment, Metrology, Order Management, Process Improvement, Production Control, Quality Management, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Training, Tuition Reimbursement, Vertical Machining, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
1 day ago

Step into a weekend where precision meets purpose

Picture this: It’s Friday at 6:00 AM in a temperature-controlled shop. You load the first bar, verify your offsets, and bring a multi-axis mill‑turn to life. By Sunday evening, you’ve produced complex medical instruments and implants with repeatable accuracy—tracked in the ERP, verified by gauges, and ready for on‑time delivery.

Weekend Schedule & Premium

  • Friday – Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • 15% shift premium
  • Work 36 hours, get paid for 40 hours

How you’ll make an impact

  • Set up, operate, and maintain mill‑turn equipment, finishing tools, hand tools, and fixtures; perform deburring as required.
  • Own setups and changeovers, including CNC program debugging, tool changes, and parameter/offset adjustments.
  • Interpret blueprints, inspection check sheets, and work instructions with total accuracy.
  • Perform both in‑process and final inspection using calipers, micrometers, height stands/gages, comparators, and other precision metrology tools.
  • Use ERP and machine monitoring systems to manage work orders, track production, and log quality checks electronically.
  • Drive continuous improvement focused on quality, efficiency, and on‑time delivery.

What you’ll bring

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (advanced technical training preferred).
  • 3+ years in precision manufacturing; CNC mill‑turn experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated skill setting up, troubleshooting, and running multi‑axis CNC equipment.

What you won’t experience here

  • Feeling stuck—there are meaningful opportunities to learn and advance.
  • Monotony—our product mix is diverse, so no two days look the same.
  • Being just a number—we’re a tight‑knit team that looks out for each other.

Who thrives in this role

  • A self‑starter who performs well in a fast‑paced environment.
  • A quick learner eager to deepen knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Dependable and understands the importance of being there when it counts.
  • Collaborative, positive, and open to taking on assignments with a team‑first mindset.
  • Capable of planning and executing work across teams.
  • Clear communicator—both written and verbal.

Rewards & benefits

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
  • Employer‑funded Basic Life and AD&D
  • Employer‑funded Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous employee referral bonus program
  • Growth in a thriving, performance‑based company that promotes from within
  • Temperature‑controlled work environment
  • Community involvement and giving back programs
  • Additional resources such as travel assistance and EAP

Core proficiencies

  • GD&T
  • Blueprint reading

Machines & technologies you’ll touch

  • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
  • CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
  • CNC Swiss Lathe
  • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
  • CNC Lathe (5+ axis)

About the Company

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Avalign Technologies