CNC Set Up Machinist
Company: Maitland Engineering LLC
Role summary
CNC Set Up Machinist is a full-time role at Maitland Engineering LLC in South Bend, Indiana, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-03. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- CNC Set Up Machinist
- Company
- Maitland Engineering LLC
- Location
- South Bend, Indiana, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-10-03
Maitland Engineering is looking for a skilled CNC Set-Up Machinist to join their team full-time. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 10 years of experience to work with Citizen Swiss-style CNC lathes and contribute to efficient, high-quality production.
Job description
Description
We are seeking an experienced CNC Set-Up Machinist with strong knowledge of Citizen Swiss-style CNC lathes . This hands-on role is responsible for machine set-ups, tooling, troubleshooting, process improvements, and supporting production to ensure quality parts are manufactured efficiently and on schedule.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform complete set-ups on Citizen Swiss CNC machines.
Install and align tooling, guide bushings, and bar feeders.
Load and verify CNC programs and make necessary offsets and adjustments.
Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, process sheets, and work instructions.
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues to minimize downtime.
Monitor production runs and optimize cycle times and tool life.
Perform in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, optical comparators, and other precision measuring equipment.
Work closely with programmers, quality personnel, and production supervisors.
Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
Train and assist machine operators as needed.
Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
Requirements
Qualifications
10 years of experience setting up Swiss-style CNC lathes.
Medical, aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing experience
Direct experience with Citizen Swiss machines required.
Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.