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
Location
Addison, IL
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Year Founded
2007
Website
http://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.