CNC Setup Operator / CNC Machinist

About Us

Join a third-generation, family-owned precision machining company entering an exciting new chapter of growth and opportunity. Hartman Enterprises, Inc. is building a strong team to support our expansion into aerospace and defense manufacturing. We are a precision job shop, not a parts factory—which means every day brings new setups, unique challenges, and opportunities to showcase and grow your skills. If you're looking for variety, craftsmanship, and a place where your expertise directly impacts aerospace-level projects, Hartman is where you belong.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines for production, including tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and first-piece prove-out.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, GD&T, job travelers, and setup documentation.
• Load and verify CNC programs, tooling lists, and setup sheets.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using precision measuring tools.
• Make tool wear offsets and minor program adjustments as needed.
• Verify parts meet customer and quality requirements before releasing jobs to production.
• Work with Quality, Engineering, and Production leadership to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation, inspection records, and production notes.
• Train or assist operators once the setup is complete.
• Follow all safety, quality, and AS9100/ISO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Requirements

• Required Experience:
• Prior experience setting up CNC machines is required.
• Ability to set up and run CNC mills and/or lathes independently.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Experience making offsets and troubleshooting dimensional issues.
• Understanding of tooling, speeds, feeds, fixtures, and work holding.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Mazak, Doosan, Fanuc, or similar CNC controls.
• Experience with mill-turn, twin-spindle, live tooling, or multi-axis machines.
• GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• CNC programming or program editing experience is a plus.

Physical, Visual, And Manual Dexterity Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tooling, fixtures, and parts up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, twist, and work around CNC machines and related equipment.
• Ability to use hands and fingers with precision to handle small parts, tools, inserts, gauges, fasteners, and measuring instruments.
• Manual dexterity required to install tooling, adjust fixtures, deburr parts, make machine offsets, and perform detailed inspection tasks.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, measuring tools, machine controls, and computer terminals.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, setup sheets, inspection reports, and machine/control screens.
• Visual acuity required to inspect parts, read fine measurements, identify part features, and detect defects or nonconformances.
• Ability to distinguish colors for purposes such as identifying tooling, inspection indicators, safety markings, material tags, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Ability to hear machine operation sounds, alarms, and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a precision CNC machine shop/manufacturing environment.
• Employee will work around CNC mills, CNC lathes, multi-axis machining centers, saws, deburring equipment, inspection equipment, tooling, fixtures, and material handling equipment.
• The environment may include exposure to machine noise, coolant, oils, metal chips, sharp edges, moving equipment, compressed air, and varying temperatures.
• Personal protective equipment required, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves where appropriate, and safety footwear.
• Work requires frequent interaction with machine operators, setup personnel, quality inspectors, engineering, maintenance, and production leadership.
• The position requires adherence to all company safety procedures, quality procedures, housekeeping standards, and AS9100/ISO requirements.
• The employee must maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow proper lockout/tagout and machine safety practices where applicable.

ITAR Requirement

Due to the nature of our work, applicants must meet ITAR compliance requirements. Candidates must be a U.S. Person, as defined by ITAR, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other protected individuals under applicable regulations.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who can walk up to a job, understand the setup requirements, prepare the machine, prove out the part, make necessary adjustments, and get the job ready for production. This role requires more than loading parts and pressing cycle start. Qualified candidates should have proven CNC setup experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with overtime.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account, HSA.
• Paid Time Off and holidays.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday–Friday. 7am-3:30pm Overtime and occasional weekends as needed.

Why Join Hartman?

• Be part of a skilled, growing team in a precision job shop environment.
• Variety and challenge—set up, run, and move on to new jobs daily.
• Your craftsmanship will make a direct impact on aerospace and defense industries.