CNC Set Up Technician & CNC Machine Operator

Machinist

Gray Court, South Carolina

Professional Direct Hire

Sep 3, 2026

ZF Transmissions is hiring CNC Set Up Technicians & CNC Machine Operators. These are direct hire positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Pay:

$33.91 Per Hour (CNC Set Up Technicians)

Pay:

Up to $25.27 Per Hour (CNC Machine Operators)

Shift Differential:

$1.00/hour (2nd & 3rd shifts)

What is

Offered:

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, Vision

LTD & STD

HSA

Basic Life/AD&D

EAP

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Position Responsibilities:

Set up all equipment in accordance with standard work practices within assigned work area

Serve as a trainer for assigned work area according to certification process

Assist in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing production equipment

Verify all quality checks, measurements, and documentation are recorded in SPC systems (CMM Reporter or SPC Control Charts)

Adhere to housekeeping SOPs and 5S standards

Understand and comply with TS 16949 and

ISO 14000

requirements

Targeted Skills & Experience (Highly Preferred):

We are seeking candidates with hands-on experience in three (3) or more of the following areas:

Turning Centers (Weisser, Felsomat, or equivalent)

Gear Grinders (Reishauer or equivalent)

Gear Hobbing

Machine Controllers (Siemens or equivalent)

Robotic Part Movement / Automation Systems (Felsomat, KUKA, Cobots, or equivalent)

Gear Measurement / Quality Control (Klingelnberg gear charting or equivalent)

Essential Skills and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Strong CNC machining experience including grinding, drilling, milling, hard turning, honing, and deburring

Knowledge of gear manufacturing processes such as hobbing, broaching, and gear cutting

Understanding of metal hardening techniques including inductive hardening and vacuum carburizing

Demonstrated experience in CNC machine setup and changeover procedures

Experience with automated manufacturing, robotics, laser welding, and assembly processes preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/D/F/V/SO

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