Senior 5-Axis CNC Milling Setup & Programming Lead

Senior 5-Axis CNC Milling Setup & Programming Lead Talon Precision Milford, CT Job Details Full-time $20 - $35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications Blueprint specification interpretation Fanuc 5 years Dimensional inspection Dimensional measurements Precision measurement in machining Milling machines Manufacturing Senior level CNC machine setup Full Job Description Shape Precision. Lead the Setup. Elevate the Craft. For over 50 years, B&A Precision has built complex components for the Aerospace, Defense, and Medical sectors. As our Senior 5-Axis CNC Milling Setup & Programming Lead, you'll be the go-to expert on the floor—owning complex setups, dialing in programs, and championing quality. A day in this role You start your 1st-shift morning reviewing prints with GD&T callouts, mapping a setup plan for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis vertical mills. You load tooling, prove out programs on Fanuc controls, and fine-tune G-code/M-code for optimal feeds and speeds. Between changeovers, you program and run positional indexers for multi-face machining, validate first-piece dimensions with precision gages, and collaborate with teammates to keep production flowing. You report directly to the Shop President, turning challenges into repeatable, high-precision processes. What you'll take ownership of End-to-end setup and operation of vertical CNC mills (3/4/5-axis) Fanuc control optimization, including on-machine edits Writing and editing basic CNC programs (G-code) and applying M-codes effectively Programming and using positional indexers for accurate indexing Translating blueprints and GD&T into reliable machining strategies First-article and in-process verification using precision measuring instruments and gages Partnering in a team-based environment to hit quality and schedule targets What you bring Minimum 5 years of CNC milling setup experience Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and precision Strength in CNC Tooling, CNC Programming, G-Code, M-Code Expertise in CNC Machine Setup & Changeover and production-run setups Schedule & pay This is a full-time, 1st shift position with an extremely competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience. Benefits Medical benefits, company matching 401k, paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick days. Compliance U.S. Person Status.