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Precision CNC Milling Setup Machinist — VMC (Fanuc/Haas)

LAUNCH

  • Addison, IL
  • 4 days ago
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    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • CNC Latheunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Latheunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Metrologyunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vertical Machiningunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Your day, mastered in thousandths

    You roll up to a Haas or DMG Mori, call up the program, and start crafting accuracy. You choose the right tooling and fixtures, upload the program, and run a flawless first article using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. Blueprints aren’t just readable—they’re a roadmap you navigate with confidence. Throughout the shift you keep as many as two vertical milling centers humming, making smart offsets and light troubleshooting adjustments as you go. Depending on the job mix, you’ll knock out 1–5 setups in a single day, all while collaborating in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

    What you’ll do

    • Set up and operate CNC vertical milling centers per job orders and specifications
    • Select and install tooling and fixtures; upload programs to the control
    • Interpret blueprints and manufacturing documentation
    • Perform first-piece and in-process inspections with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and related metrology tools
    • Adjust machine parameters and perform minor troubleshooting as needed
    • Run up to two machines simultaneously; complete 1–5 setups daily based on workload
    • Work effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative shop culture

    Must-haves

    • Hands-on CNC setup experience on vertical milling centers
    • Strong blueprint reading ability
    • Quality inspection proficiency using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
    • Experience with Fanuc controls

    Nice to have

    • Background setting up and running Haas VMCs
    • Ability to edit programs at the control
    • Working knowledge of G and M codes
    • Experience with CNC machines up to 5-axis

    Machines you’ll encounter

    • Haas VF-2 and VF-5 vertical mills
    • DMG Mori CMX 1100 mills
    • DMG Mori NVX 5100 and 7000 mills
    • Okuma mills and lathes

    Core proficiencies

    • CNC tooling selection and application
    • G-code and M-code familiarity
    • CNC machine setup and changeover
    • Efficient setups for production runs

    Technologies and tools

    • CNC mill (3–4 axis VMC) — Haas, Doosan, Fanuc
    • Multimeter
    • CNC lathe (2–4 axis) — Haas, Doosan
    • Vertical lathe

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAddison, IL
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded2007
    Websitehttp://www.launchtws.com

    About Company

    LAUNCH is the aviation industry’s fastest-growing technical workforce solution, connecting over 6,000 aviation professionals with employment every year in more than 200 locations worldwide. In addition to providing mechanics, technicians, engineers, machinists, and other skilled workers to leading airlines, MROs, OEMs, and service centers, LAUNCH provides Avionics, Structures, and AOG teams for project-based solutions worldwide. Guided by a leadership team with extensive experience in aviation and technical staffing, LAUNCH is committed to providing solutions that are innovative, customer-driven, and technologically advanced.

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