CNC Milling Machinist / Setup Operator, 3-Axis, 4-Axis & 5-Axis | Up to $35/hr
fulltime_permanent mid_level 25-35 USD/hourJob Overview
Build Parts That Matter.
Every day at KMM Group, our machinists manufacture components used in medical devices, aerospace systems, defense technologies, space exploration programs, and other mission-critical applications.
The work is challenging. The tolerances are tight. The expectations are high.
And that's exactly why many of our machinists choose to stay.
We're seeking an experienced CNC Milling Machinist / Setup Operator to machine complex, tight-tolerance components for medical device, aerospace, defense, space, and high-tech manufacturing customers.
🔧What You’ll Do
CNC Setup & Machining
Set up and operate CNC vertical machining centers across 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis platforms
Machine high-precision aerospace, medical device, defense, and space-related components
Work with tight tolerances, complex features, detailed blueprints, and GD&T requirements
Read and interpret engineering drawings, setup sheets, work instructions, and inspection plans
Set tool lengths, work offsets, fixtures, vises, rotary tables, and palletized setups
Make minor CNC program edits and optimize speeds, feeds, tooling, and cycle performance
Run and adjust jobs using Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Hurco, or similar CNC controls
Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gages, height gages, optical comparators, CMM reports, and other precision measuring tools
Use inspection data to troubleshoot dimensional issues and keep parts in spec
Collaborate with engineering, quality, programming, and production teams to improve processes
Maintain clean, accurate documentation in a regulated manufacturing environment
Support continuous improvement, repeatability, and first-pass quality
Equipment You'll Work With
KMM’s machining environment includes advanced CNC milling and inspection equipment such as:
Mori Seiki DV5100 true 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers
Mori Seiki SV403 machining center with Fanuc control
Yasda YBM640V ultra-precision hard mill CNC jig bore
DMU 40 eVo linear with pallet system
Haas VF2SSYT true 5-axis machining centers
Haas UMC750SS true 5-axis machining center with pallet system
Hurco VM10, VM20, and VM42iXP machining centers
Renishaw tool setting and part probing systems
Mastercam, SolidWorks, and related CAD/CAM workflows
Zeiss CMM with CALYPSO software
OGP SmartScope, Keyence IM systems, laser micrometers, optical comparators, and precision gaging
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