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Setup Machinist Aerospace job at Manpower Group in Mead CO

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Setup Machinist – Aerospace (Weekend Shift) | Small Shop Environment

Location: Mead CO Pay: $35–40/hr (DOE) Schedule: Friday–Sunday 5:30am–6:00pm (36 hours paid as 40) Type: Temp-to-Hire

Overview: This is a hands-on Setup Machinist role in a smaller tight-knit aerospace machine shop where youll own setups from print to first article and help keep production moving through a weekend shift. Youll work closely with programming and the floor to dial in jobs troubleshoot issues in real time and maintain the precision and quality standards aerospace work demands. Its a solid fit for someone who likes variety autonomy and being a go-to resource in the shop.

What Youll Do: Set up CNC mills and/or lathes (3–5 axis preferred) for tight-tolerance aerospace parts. Prepare jobs by building tooling and fixturing prepping materials and setting work/tool offsets per program specs. Interpret blueprints and GD&T to ensure accurate repeatable setups. Run and validate first articles making adjustments before releasing jobs to production. Collaborate with CNC programmers on job progress and process improvements. Troubleshoot machining and setup issues quickly to minimize downtime. Load and unload parts and support production flow during the weekend shift. Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment and log part data. Maintain setup sheets tooling lists and basic process documentation. Complete routine preventive maintenance on machines and equipment. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times.

What You Bring: 2–8+ years of CNC machining/setup experience ideally in aerospace. Strong blueprint reading skills with a working knowledge of GD&T. Experience with CNC controls such as Fanuc Haas or similar. Ability to set up complex parts and hold tight tolerances. Comfortable working with a variety of materials including aerospace alloys. Solid troubleshooting ability and mechanical aptitude. Familiarity with precision inspection tools and quality standards. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced smaller shop environment and willingness to work a consistent weekend schedule.

Nice to Have: 5-axis setup experience light program editing or CAM exposure experience supporting FAI/AS9100 environments and a track record of contributing to process improvements on the shop floor.

What You Can Expect: Consistent 36-hour weekend schedule paid as a full 40 hours. Smaller team environment where your input matters and youll have real ownership. Strong focus on quality safety and continuous improvement. Opportunities to expand technical skills and grow into more advanced machining or programming work. Benefits available after the waiting period (medical dental 401k etc.).

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