Job Title: Set-Up TechnicianJob Description
As a Set-Up Technician, you will play a critical role in planning machining operations by analyzing work orders, engineering drawings, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, and machining parameters. You will be responsible for setting up lathes and turn mills by installing collets, tools, attachments, bushings, stops, and stock pushers, ensuring precise settings by measuring positions and sample workpieces, and maintaining adherence to international standards. Your role will involve observing drilling, grooving, cutting operations, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, and documenting actions to ensure high-quality production. **MUST HAVE TURN MILLING CNC EXPERIENCE**
Responsibilities
- Plan machining operations by studying work orders, engineering drawings, and materials specifications.
- Set up lathes and turn mills by installing necessary components such as collets and tools.
- Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces.
- Maintain specifications by observing operations and taking measurements.
- Troubleshoot processes and adjust controls as needed.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment following manufacturers instructions.
- Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
Essential Skills- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience machining Aluminum, Stainless, Composites/Plastics, and Brass/Bronze.
- Experience in setting up and running turn milling machines, preferably Hardinge and Okuma.
- Ability to make small edits to provided programs during setup.
- Troubleshooting and mechanical skills.
- Familiarity with lathe and mill operations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Familiarity with machines with sub-spindles is preferred.
- Programming experience is preferred.
- Ability to modify tools with minor adjustments.
Why Work Here?Join a small, close-knit team in a very nice facility located in Homestead, FL. Enjoy exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long and short-term disability plans, paid time off, 12 holidays per year, and a 401(k) plan with a discretionary match.
Work Environment
Work in a small manufacturing environment with a team of 17 employees. The shift is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Homestead, Florida.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kendall,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 12, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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