Swiss CNC Setup Technician James Manufacturing North Haven, CT Job Details Full-time $25.50 - $29.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Machine setup Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Equipment setup (production tasks) Blueprint specification interpretation Tooling Machining tool setup Process improvement Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing facility experience Dimensional measurements Precision measurement in machining Training machine operators CNC G-code Programming Manufacturing company experience Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description Company Overview James Manufacturing is a leading precision machining company specializing in CNC turning, Swiss machining, and traditional screw machine production. Our state-of-the-art, air conditioned 28,000-square-foot facility in North Haven, Connecticut, operates across two shifts to ensure reliable production and on-time delivery for a diverse range of industries. Overview James Manufacturing is looking for an experienced CNC Setup Technician to set up Star Swiss screw machines. This position is for someone who can independently take a job from blueprint to finished part and serve as a technical resource for the manufacturing team. If you are an experienced machinist who enjoys solving machining problems, optimizing setups, and helping others become better machinists and machine operators, this role is for you. Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Star Swiss screw machine.
• Read and interpret blueprints, tolerances, and job routings.
• Write, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs.
• Select tooling, inserts, gages, and workholding.
• Set tool and machine offsets and make dimensional adjustments.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Troubleshoot tooling, programming, dimensional, and machine problems.
• Use machine manuals and technical resources to diagnose problems.
• Monitor machines and identify potential maintenance issues.
• Train and assist Operators and other Setup Technicians.
• Work with tooling/equipment vendors when needed.
• Identify and implement improvements to cycle time, setup time, tooling life, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area. Qualifications
• 5+ years of CNC manufacturing experience.
• Proven CNC setup experience.
• Strong Swiss screw machine experience (Star Micronics).
• CNC programming and editing experience.
• Strong blueprint and tolerance interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to train and assist other employees.
• Nakamura-Tome, Miyano and/or Star Micronics experience is preferred Join us to be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality machined components through innovation and precision!

Pay:

$25.50 - $29.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

CNC Swiss:

5 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

North Haven, CT 06473 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person