Set Up Technician

Job Title: Set Up Technician

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Set Up Technician who will be trained on the 1st shift and then transition to a 2nd shift. This role involves on-the-job training for specific CNC machinery, including set ups, change overs, and minor troubleshooting on CNC mills and lathes. A mechanical aptitude is essential, as you will be the first line of defense when something goes wrong with the machines. You will learn to operate various CNC machinery within the facility and assist operators when needed. Your daily tasks will include running off machinery to ensure proper functioning and utilizing hand and power tools to complete your work.

Responsibilities

• Perform set ups and changeovers on CNC lathes and mills.
• Operate lathes and mills, with a focus on lathes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and part prints for setups and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot and replace components such as turrets on CNC machines.
• Adjust speeds, feeds, and ensure tolerances are met.
• Use hand and power tools effectively.
• Assist operators and provide hands-on support as needed.
• Ensure machinery is working correctly through run offs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in CNC lathe setup, with more focus on lathe than mill.
• Proficiency in setting up, replacing, and troubleshooting turrets.
• CNC changeover experience.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and part prints.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Familiarity with using calipers, micrometers, and working around injection molders, CNC machinery, drills, or presses.
• Demonstrated ability to tinker or dismantle machinery.

Why Work Here?

You will be part of a union environment with great benefits upon hiring. Our workplace is known for its supportive environment and a long tenure of employees, with many having over 25 years of service. The job offers good pay and the work is considered easier compared to industry standards.

Work Environment

This medium-sized manufacturing company specializes in automotive and agriculture parts, employing 50-60 people on-site. The facility is clean and continuously being upgraded. The position requires working on the second shift from 3 PM to 11:30 PM, after initial training on the first shift. While overtime is not common, it may be required occasionally. The company has a strict attendance policy. The dress code includes jeans, a shirt, close-toe shoes, and eye and ear protection. Candidates can wear one earbud while working, as long as they can hear others and the machines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, IN.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.