CNC Setup Technician / Day Shift in Hillsboro, Oregon - #73179 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 73179

CNC Setup Technician / Day Shift
Our client is seeking a CNC Setup Technician to prepare CNC mills and/or lathes for accurate and efficient production. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented machining professional who is confident with tooling, fixtures, offsets, and first-article verification and can work collaboratively with operators, Engineering, and Quality to keep production running smoothly.

This role is on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon working Monday–Thursday from 6AM-4:30PM.

CNC Setup Technician Responsibilities

• Set up CNC mills and/or lathes by installing and configuring tooling, fixtures, and workholding and confirming the appropriate programs are ready for production.
• Review blueprints, GD&T, setup documentation, and work instructions to determine machining requirements and ensure proper job preparation.
• Load and position materials, establish machine and work offsets, and produce first-article parts to verify setup accuracy before releasing jobs to production.
• Verify CNC programs and perform minor G-code adjustments as needed to support safe, accurate, and efficient machining.
• Inspect first-article and in-process components using precision measuring equipment to confirm dimensional and tolerance requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve setup-related issues involving tooling, workholding, machine offsets, tool wear, and dimensional variation.
• Support CNC operators during job transitions by communicating setup requirements, answering technical questions, and ensuring an effective handoff.
• Maintain tooling, fixtures, and setup records while identifying opportunities to improve machining efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality personnel to troubleshoot machining challenges and support process improvements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and assist with additional machining or production activities as needed.

CNC Setup Technician Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of CNC machining, machine setup, or closely related manufacturing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC tooling, fixtures, workholding methods, offsets, and general machine operation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, setup documentation, and manufacturing instructions.
• Proficiency with precision inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Working knowledge of G-code and experience navigating CNC controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Celos, or comparable systems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with careful attention to dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating with operators, Engineering, Quality, and other production personnel.
• Strong communication, reliability, attendance, and organizational skills with a consistent commitment to safe and efficient work practices.
• Ability to read and understand written work instructions, technical documentation, and production-related materials.

Compensation: $30-$35/hr + Bonus. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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