CNC Setup Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: W.A.F. - Crookston - Crookston, MN 56716Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $34.00 Hourly CNC Set Up Technician WAF – Crookston | Where Precision Meets Opportunity Are you the person everyone calls when a CNC machine isn't running quite right? Do you enjoy problem-solving, precision work, and helping production run efficiently? If so, we'd love to meet you! WAF – Crookston is looking for an experienced CNC Set Up Technician to join our Machine Shop team. This is a highly skilled, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for setting up CNC equipment, troubleshooting machining issues, and ensuring quality parts are produced safely and efficiently. What You'll Do Set up CNC mills and lathes for production runs. Install tooling, fixtures, and program offsets. Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. Perform first-piece inspections and make necessary adjustments. Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues to minimize downtime. Work closely with operators to ensure quality and productivity goals are achieved. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Help drive continuous improvement throughout the Machine Shop. What We're Looking For ✔ CNC setup experience in a manufacturing environment ✔ Strong blueprint reading and measuring skills ✔ Experience using precision measuring instruments ✔ Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting abilities ✔ Attention to detail and commitment to quality ✔ Positive attitude and team-first mindset Why Join WAF – Crookston? We believe great employees deserve great benefits! Competitive pay based on experience Up to a 5% monthly discretionary bonus Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Student Loan Repayment Assistance Daycare Reimbursement (up to $400/month) $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Opportunities for advancement and career growth At WAF – Crookston, you'll join a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and people. If you're ready to put your CNC expertise to work in a company that invests in its employees, we want to hear from you! Apply today through Indeed and help keep precision in motion at WAF – Crookston! QualificationsJob Requirements Associate degree in machining or equivalent.  3 – 5 years machining and setup experience Good communication skills   Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:   Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching throughout the shift. Regular lifting of materials or tooling, up to 50 lbs. Use of hands and arms for fine motor tasks, such as installing tooling, aligning fixtures, and using precision instruments. The required use of PPE includes safety glasses, steel toed boots, and hearing protection.