Level 2 Setup Machinist

About the role

At Pointe Precision, we manufacture high-precision components for the aerospace, medical, and recreational industries. Our work demands accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail—and it starts with skilled people who take pride in what they do. We are seeking a Manufacturing Level 2 Setup CNC Machinist to join our team. This position is responsible for setting up jobs and proving out processes to fabricate high-quality machined parts as efficiently as possible. As a Manufacturing Level 2 Setup CNC Machinist, you'll play an important role in producing high-precision aerospace components where accuracy and attention to detail matter every day.

Our core values guide how we work together: Respect, Forward-Thinking, Dedication and Passion, Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand intermediate G-code commands used to produce workpieces.
• Load programs, tool offsets, and/or tool-setter posts from the DNC library into machine controls.
• Interpret tolerances and dimensions using intermediate knowledge of mathematics, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Measure, examine, and test completed parts to identify defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments, including an intermediate understanding of CMM operation.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions, process issues, and programming errors and make appropriate corrections.
• Calculate and set machine controls to position tools, synchronize programs and tooling, and regulate cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.

Requirements

• Five or more years of CNC machining experience.
• Demonstrated experience setting up CNC machines in a production environment.
• Experience with Swiss-style Citizen lathes and Mori Seiki NL and NZ machines, or similar CNC equipment, is highly preferred.
• Experience working with high-precision components and tight tolerances is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to help lead others toward a common goal.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Motivated, dependable, and accountable.
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, precision manufacturing environment.
• Takes ownership of setup, quality, and process performance.