HiFyve is hiring a CNC Mill Setup Operator in the Manufacturing industry in St. Paul, MN!

Pay Rate: $23 – $30 per hour

Shift: Days Mon-Thurs 6a-3p Fri 6a-noon

Location: St. Paul, MN

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up CNC vertical mills, installing tools, fixtures, and workpieces per drawings.
• Review setup sheets and consult with programmers to understand tool requirements and machining strategies.
• Align workpieces using dial indicators or machine probes to ensure accuracy across all axes.
• Load and secure materials with vises, clamps, or lifting equipment depending on part size.
• Adjust offsets, cutting depths, and feeds to achieve precision features within tight tolerances (.0002”).
• Read blueprints and die design prints to confirm specifications and tolerances, coordinating with toolmakers as needed.
• Inspect parts using micrometers and calipers to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Perform in-process and final quality checks on machined parts.
• Troubleshoot tool wear, misalignments, or machine issues to minimize downtime.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines to keep them running at peak performance.
• Look for process improvements, stay current on machining techniques, and contribute to efficiency gains.
• Maintain accurate documentation of setups, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety protocols and compliance standards.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or training preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on machining experience.
• Ability to set up and run CNC milling machines and understand G-code/CAM software basics.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Skilled with precision measurement tools to verify tolerances.
• Comfortable with geometry, trigonometry, and math applied to machining.
• Attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.
• Adaptable, open to learning, and eager to improve processes.

Preferred Experience:

• 2–5 years of CNC milling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with designing, setting up, and qualifying fixtures for production machining.