Milling Setup Operator

About the role

Join EXALTA Group and help manufacture high-precision components used in the medical device industry. We are seeking an experienced Milling Setup Operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced machining environment and takes pride in producing quality parts with precision and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines to produce parts to print specifications
• Perform tooling changes, offsets, machine adjustments, and basic program edits
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and job travelers
• Work with standard and metric measurements and tight tolerances
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency
• Inspect in-process and finished parts using precision measuring equipment
• Read and interpret CMM reports to verify part quality
• Complete setup sheets, first-piece inspections, ERP transactions, and production documentation
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to troubleshoot issues and improve processes
• Meet established safety, quality, and production goals

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of CNC milling setup experience
• Experience in a job shop environment preferred
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Experience working with both standard and metric measurements
• Working knowledge of G-code programming and editing
• Experience using Renishaw probes to locate X, Y, and Z coordinates and establish part zeros
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and CMMs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience in an ISO 13485 and/or FDA-regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled manufacturing facility
• Exposure to machinery, coolants, lubricants, and moving mechanical parts
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive motion
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 12 hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Blueprint reading and interpretation
• GD&T understanding and application
• G-code programming and editing
• Renishaw probe usage
• Precision measuring equipment proficiency
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated manufacturing experience

Benefits

• 15% Shift Differential

Pay

• TBD

Schedule

• Weekday/Night Shift OR Weekend/Night Shift