Nesco Resource is partnering with a growing, family-owned manufacturer in Akron, OH to hire an experienced CNC Setup Machinist (Mills) for a direct-hire, third-shift opportunity. This role is ideal for a hands-on machinist who enjoys setting up complex jobs, dialing in first-piece accuracy, and optimizing programs for efficient, high-quality production. Offering pay up to $34/hour, a strong benefits package, and a supportive shop culture, this position provides long-term stability and the chance to make a real impact on a high-performing manufacturing team.
DIRECT HIRE!!!
Job title: CNC Setup Machinist (Mills)
Location: Akron, OH
Shift: 3 rd (Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm to 2 am with OT on Friday)
Salary: up to $34 based on experience
Job description:
- Setup mills for production machining.
- Prove out and inspect first piece for each setup.
- Oversee the quality of parts produced in the machining cell.
- Troubleshoot, edit, and optimize existing programs to ensure efficient overall production (most of our programming is done at the control via G-code).
- Document new program changes and processes to ensure setups can be duplicated and overall production time is optimized.
- Plan tooling requirements for future jobs ensuring minimum downtime
- Make most efficient use of machinery and equipment, including the use of proper feeds and speeds, cutter compensation and modern programming strategies.
- Inspect and deburr parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper measuring instruments.
- Help produce jigs and fixtures that improve productivity
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on machinery, and keep your work area clean and tidy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job requirements
- At least 2 years of experience CNC mills
- Ability to setup CNC mills
- Previous experience with Fanuc controls preferred.
- Previous experience with Makino horizontal mills is helpful (but not required)
- Must have a good understanding of CNC programming structure, tooling theory, and speeds/feeds for various materials.
- Any manual programming or program editing experience is a plus.
- Must be able to identify critical blueprint dimensions and how to inspect/ check these critical dimensions.
- Ability to work on a wide variety of complex parts from drawings.
- Strong GD&T skills a plus.
- Possession of own measuring tools/gages is a plus
- Must be dependable and detailed oriented.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass a preemployment screening
- Medical PPO plan
- Dental and Vision
- 9 paid holidays a year
- Paid vacation (40 hours after 90 days and another 40 hours after 6 months for the 1st year)
- 401k with 5% match
- Shoe reimbursement
- Safety glasses reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Summer company outing and holiday luncheons
- Attendance bonus
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.