About this role
Job title: CNC Setup & Operate - 3rd Shift
About the Role Watts is seeking a CNC Setup Operator for the 3rd shift at our Franklin, NH facility. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and preparing CNC lathes and milling machines for production, performing tool changes and offsets, and supporting operators to ensure consistent and accurate part production.
What You'll Do
- Set up CNC lathes, mills, and related equipment based on blueprints, job specifications, and setup sheets.
- Install and adjust tooling, fixtures, collets, and work-holding devices.
- Set and verify work offsets, tool offsets, and machine parameters.
- Perform first-piece inspections in coordination with Quality Assurance.
- Troubleshoot issues related to tooling wear, fixtures, offsets, and machine operation.
- Support CNC operators with machine adjustments and quality checks.
- Ensure machines run consistently following setup completion.
- Document setup information, quality checks, and production notes.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience setting up CNC lathes and/or CNC milling machines.
- Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges and other precision tools.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
- Basic math skills.
- Knowledge of safety standards and company policies.
- Preferred: 2+ years of CNC setup experience in a production environment.
- Preferred: Experience diagnosing and replacing worn tooling.
- Preferred: Knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement practices.
- Preferred: Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- Preferred: High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Nice to Have
- No additional items listed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits.
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave.
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs.