CNC Milling Machinist / Setup Operator, 3-Axis, 4-Axis & 5-Axis
$52,000–$72,800 year
On-siteHatboro, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Set up and operate CNC vertical machining centers across 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis platforms to machine high-precision components for medical device, aerospace, defense, and space applications. Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and inspection plans while performing in-process checks with micrometers, calipers, and CMM reports to troubleshoot dimensional issues. Optimize speeds, feeds, and tooling on Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, or Hurco controls, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to support continuous improvement and first-pass quality in a regulated environment. Work 4 ten-hour shifts Monday through Thursday.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of CNC milling experience in a precision manufacturing environment
- Strong setup experience on 3-axis and 4-axis CNC mills
- Ability to read complex blueprints and interpret GD&T
- Experience machining stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, high-temperature alloys, aluminum, and other engineered materials
- Strong understanding of tool selection, speeds and feeds, cutter wear, tool life, and surface finish
- Experience with workholding, fixture setup, probing, offsets, and part verification
- Ability to make minor program edits at the machine
- Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Hurco, or similar CNC controls
- Strong attention to detail and a steady, problem-solving mindset
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have a valid Green Card
- A Restrictive Covenant Agreement (NDA) must be executed for this position
- Confidentiality of all KMM Group business matters is a professional responsibility within the scope of this role
- Maintain regular attendance and work scheduled overtime as needed to support production requirements
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
- Frequently use hands and fingers to operate machinery, tools, controls, gauges, and measuring instruments
- Frequently reach, grasp, handle, and manipulate small parts and tooling components
- Visually inspect parts, tooling, machine displays, blueprints, and measurement devices, including the ability to distinguish fine details and small dimensional variations
- Read and interpret written instructions, blueprints, setup sheets, inspection reports, and digital production information
- Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while loading material, changing tools, cleaning machines, and performing routine maintenance
- Lift, carry, push, or pull materials, tooling, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance
- Safely operate material handling equipment and lifting devices when required
- Work around moving mechanical equipment, cutting tools, metal chips, coolants, lubricants, and other manufacturing-related materials
- Tolerate exposure to moderate noise levels typical of a manufacturing environment while using required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Desired Qualifications
- 5-axis machining experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO 13485:2016, FDA-regulated, or ITAR manufacturing environments preferred
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