CNC Milling Setup Technician
- Pay
- Hourly
- Location
- Elmwood Park, NJ · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Listed
- 17 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- CNC milling setup
- G-Code
- Blueprint reading
- Dimensional inspection with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, and gauges
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Machine troubleshooting
- Operator training
- Deburring
Also useful
- Haas milling centers
- Haas lathes
- CNC probing systems
- 5-axis CNC machining
About the role
STS Aero is seeking a skilled CNC Milling Setup Technician to join our expanding machine shop team. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with programmers and engineers to set up production runs and assist with program development. Our machine shop is growing rapidly, driven by automation and cutting-edge technology investments. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities. Join us and play a key role in our journey toward innovation and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Understand blueprints, job plans and operation instructions to assure parts are manufactured to specs.
- Proficient in understanding G-Code Able to inspect a workpiece using micrometer, calipers, height gauge, optical comparator and gauges.
- Set up machines using verbal/written instructions provided by programmer/engineer to produce a part for First Article Inspection.
- When part passes FAI you will turn the production over to an operator after instructing them on the production of the part..
- Troubleshoot problems during the standard production machining process Train machine operators to run production jobs after part passes FAI.
- Know how to operate Haas Milling Centers and or Lathes is a plus.
- Experience using CNC probing systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of 5 Axis CNC machines is a plus.
Able to perform all types of deburring as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
3-5 Years of experience in similar roles. Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to communicate effectively with team members Ability to operate machine equipment according to job instructions Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
About the Company
STS Aerospace is a leading aerospace manufacturing and engineering company specializing in fluid conveyance solutions for commercial aviation, defense, and space applications. The company designs and manufactures high-performance rigid tubing, flexible hose assemblies, and custom-engineered fluid transfer systems used in critical aerospace platforms worldwide. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service, STS Aerospace delivers reliable solutions that support the safety and performance of mission-critical aerospace systems.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.
From Smiths Group's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The CNC Milling Setup Technician posting at Smiths Group states compensation of Hourly. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Smiths Group's official career site.
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