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Posted July 31, 2026

CNC Mill Set-up Person

Altek Inc
Liberty Lake, WA, US Full Time
25USD - 32USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Mill Set-up Person Shifts: Day, Swing
Dept.: Machine Shop Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Machine Shop Assistant Manager(s) Class: Direct


The following are tasks to be performed by the CNC Mill Set-up Person. The duties are not limited to this list. Any additional requirements, changes, or deletions will be at the discretion of the Machine Shop Assistant Manager(s). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily.

SUMMARY: The CNC Mill Set-up Person is responsible for following prescribed standards of CNC operations, set-ups of prototype and established processes, meeting cycle times, promoting on time delivery through their performance efforts, demonstrating knowledge and application of lean manufacturing, promoting teamwork through their behavior, acting in accordance with Altek's Policies and adhering to the goals and expectations as defined by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Follows the procedures established in the work instructions or by the Assistant Manager(s) and/or Lead(s)
  • Follows prescribed standards of CNC Mill operations and setups of established processes
  • Pays strong attention to detail, exhibits critical thinking skills and meets set cycle times
  • Sets up equipment to run production
  • Takes an active role in organizing and improving current processes through SWI change suggestions
  • Proactive in maintaining established company policies and manufacturing strategies
  • Inspects product according to Altek’s Quality Policies and Procedures
  • Builds and maintains positive rapport, communication and behavior with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers
  • Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant
  • Demonstrates safe work habits
  • Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers
  • Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES:

  • Completes end-of-shift tie-in log and accurately enters part and scrap counts into Paperless

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CNC Machining Certificate or minimum of 3 years as a Machine Shop Operator
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to accurately read blueprints
  • Skilled with portable measuring devices used in the production processes at Altek
  • Must be able to read and comply with work instructions, quality documents, and other pertinent written material
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and calculating
  • Working knowledge of mathematical formulas needed to calculate product dimensioning
  • Knowledge and skills to pre-stage raw material, perform setups, conduct tool changes, run product and make tool off-sets for proven processes
  • Quality-conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilities
  • Should have a reasonably complete set of personal tools to perform set-ups


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Activity Yes No Comment

Sitting

X

Occasionally

Standing

X

Frequently

Walking

X

Frequently

Pushing and/or pulling

X

Frequently

Climbing

X

Never

Bending or stooping

X

Frequently

Squatting or kneeling

X

Frequently

Twisting or turning

X

Frequently

Handling, grasping with one or both hands

X

Frequently

Typing

X

Occasionally

Reaching or arm extension

X

Frequently

Lifting or carrying

X

Frequently

Time Spend Indoors: 100%

Time Spend Outdoors: 0%

Never = 0% Occasionally = 25% Frequently = 75% Constantly = 100%



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