Job Description

DMG MORI 5‑Axis Mill Setup Specialist (Siemens 840D)

A day in your life at Northeast Tool

The lights come up on a DMG MORI 5‑axis mill in Matthews, NC. You load raw stock, call up your program, and scan the Siemens 840D display. With a practiced hand you select tooling, align fixtures, perform 3D quickset and probing, and tweak offsets so the first chips fall exactly as planned. You compare the control readout to the print sheet, watching tenths, chasing the surface finish the aerospace print demands. Your first‑article sails through inspection. You document critical dimensions, tidy your cell per 5S, and prep the next complex setup. It’s precision, pace, and pride—every shift.

What you’ll take ownership of

• Setting up simultaneous 5‑axis CNC mills (DMG MORI with Siemens 840D controls) to machine complex aerospace parts to tight tolerances using blueprints and engineering models.
• Interpreting and adjusting G‑code, running programs, and validating setups for accuracy and finish.
• Following control/manufacturing plans from Engineering for efficient, repeatable setup and operation.
• Dialing in speeds and feeds; aligning and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and accessories; performing 3D quickset and probing routines.
• Selecting and installing tooling in tool posts/indexers; optimizing tool life and performance.
• Monitoring controller readouts and matching them to print sheets to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Running first‑piece and verifying conformance to specifications per Quality requirements; completing critical dimension sheets.
• Maintaining 5S and total preventive maintenance; sustaining a clean, safe, organized workspace.
• Loading/unloading material and parts; calculating complex angles and features as needed.
• Using digital metrology (calipers, micrometers, etc.) with an emphasis on precision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bring these qualifications

• 5+ years of precision CNC mill experience with complex parts; multi‑axis required, simultaneous 5‑axis strongly preferred; prior DMG MORI experience preferred.
• Proven capability holding tight tolerances (about 0.0002"–0.0005", sometimes tighter); skilled at blueprint reading and digital measurement.
• Strong preference for Siemens 840D controls experience.
• Comfortable with shop math and GD&T; basic computer skills.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Bonus points

• Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent higher education; or an equivalent mix of education/experience.
• Background in precision machine shops with CNC mills/lathes.
• AS9100 environment experience (strongly preferred).
• Documented success achieving customer‑specified surface finishes.

Compensation

Pay is commensurate with experience and our job progression/job hierarchy. The starting rate of pay ranges from $28 - $36, dependent upon experience.

Career on‑ramps (apply even if you’re not sure)

If you’ve run CNCs and love learning, apply. We also hire CNC Operators on 2nd and 3rd shift (with shift differential). Operator pay has its own scale—entry‑level starts at $20/hour base and progresses toward machinist rates as your skills grow.

Why Northeast Tool & Manufacturing

Minutes from Charlotte and a weekend’s drive to beaches and mountains, our Matthews, NC facility is built for craftsmen who obsess over details. We offer competitive pay, relocation assistance for top talent, a 4% 401(k) match through Fidelity, and benefits in the top 15% nationwide—including a dedicated Northeast Tool Nurse & Pharmacist to help you navigate care. We believe when our people grow, our company grows.

• Relocation assistance
• 9 paid holidays (including your birthday)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company‑matched 401(k) (Roth and Traditional)
• Challenging, rewarding work in a team‑focused environment

Proficiencies we value

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• OSHA 10‑Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• AS9100 Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies in our shop

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (DMG Mori Seiki)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Haas)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Horizontal Machining Center (3–4 axis)
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis)
• Forklifts

Ready to own the cut and command the craft? Apply today.

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