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Posted August 22, 2026

CNC Set UP Machinist

Space Machine & Engineering
Saint Petersburg, FL, US Full Time
25USD - 35USD per year

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Machine Shop Supervisor

Job Hours:

  • 7:00am-3:30pm shift, Mon-Fri.
  • Flexible to work extended hours as needed.
Job Summary:

The CNC Set Up Machinist is responsible for produces machine parts by setting up, operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Loading, unloading, and dimensionally verifying machined assemblies is a vital responsibility of this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Responsible to dimensionally verify assemblies are machined following the assembly print.
  • Machine components as directed by the department supervisor.
  • Load assemblies in the work fixture as instructed.
  • Accurately verify quantities and additional work instructions on the shop traveler.
  • Maintain lot integrity by keeping individual lots separated.
  • Ensure the proper amount of shop supplies are on hand and notify the department supervisor when the supply is getting low.
  • Maintain lot integrity by keeping individual lots separated.
  • Safely and securely, organize assemblies in the holding bins to avoid handling damage.
  • Responsible to accurately review the shop traveler to verify if plated allowance is required.
  • Responsible for pulling and preparing required material.
  • Accountable for maintaining coolant levels daily.
  • Additional duties might be assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings.
  • Ability to read gauges and calipers.
  • Mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
  • Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools.
  • Interpretation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Good time management skills.
  • Attention to detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Yearly eye examinations required.
Education and Experience:
  • Technical certification preferred.
  • 2-3+ years proven machining experience.
  • Designing experience using GibbsCAM preferred.
Accountabilities:
  • Achieve performance/productivity goals.
  • Achieve deadlines (production, reporting).
  • Achieve quality standards within acceptable limits (first-pass yield).
Physical Demands:
  • Occasionally be required to push, pull and move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Hearing, seeing ability to include depth perception, peripheral vision and rapid mental coordination.
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
Physical Demands:
  • Occasionally be required to push, pull and move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Hearing, seeing ability to include depth perception, peripheral vision and rapid mental coordination.
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


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