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Senior Setup Operator

Salem, VA, us💼 Full-time💰 $29–$29🗓 2026-04-02 → 2026-09-25

Core

Set up and operate CNC and conventional machining equipment to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts according to engineering drawings and specifications.

Role type

Senior Setup Operator

Builds

Custom machined parts for freight and transit rail equipment

Domain

Manufacturing / Machining / Rail Industry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CNC machine setup and operation, interpreting engineering drawings, precision measurement, shop mathematics, G-code programming, fixturing selection, process improvement

Preferred skills

Knowledge of machining techniques, ability to resolve machining problems

Technologies

CNC machines, precision measuring instruments, G-code

Responsibilities

Set up and operate conventional and numerical control machines; interpret engineering prints to determine dimensions and tolerances; select and align fixturing and tooling; calculate feed speeds and depths of cut; produce first runs and verify conformance to specifications; improve manufacturing processes; maintain work area safety and cleanliness

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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