Set Up Coordinator - 1st Shift

G.S. Precision is a global leader in the manufacture of critical components for the Aerospace and Defense Industries. We are a team of 700 dedicated people in facilities totaling 230,000 square feet in four integrated locations. We leverage our 60 years of experience along with investments in the latest technologies to engineer processes that yield consistent and competitive results with superior quality.

Our culture is based on our Company Values which include Transparent Accountability, Humility, Customer Focused, Empathy, and Inclusiveness. These values guide all levels of the organization when communicating with our customers and each other. They help us to reach our goals, and grow our business and to hire great talent!

We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• 401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Program
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
• Bereavement Leave

Schedule: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job Summary:
The Set Up Coordinator plays a key role in supporting CNC machining operations by organizing and preparing tooling, documentation, and programs necessary for efficient machine set-ups across Vertical & Horizontal Milling and Lathe operations. This role is vital to maintaining a dynamic and efficient production schedule, ensuring tooling readiness, and supporting process accuracy through collaboration with Engineering and Production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-stage and kit tooling and documentation to support machine set-ups for Vertical & Horizontal Milling and Lathe operations.
• Organize, maintain, and manage large volumes of tooling, fixtures, and documentation in both physical and electronic inventory control systems.
• Inspect and disposition tooling, tool holders, and fixtures to determine reusability and ensure capability for maintaining required production speeds, feeds, and tolerances.
• Assist in importing and distributing CNC machining programs from Engineering to Production.
• Verify the accuracy of all machining programs, associated documentation, tooling, and fixtures prior to release for production use.
• Perform additional duties as required, assigned, or directed to support production and operational objectives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to independently organize, distribute, and tear down machine set-up materials with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in interpreting and communicating information from engineering prints, gauging documents, and cycle/set-up sheets from various electronic systems.
• Skilled in identifying and acquiring the correct tools, collets, and fixtures required for production; capable of performing tool changes, repairs, or replacements to reduce downtime.
• Experience in tooling disposition, including assessing tool holders and managing the re-sharpening process.
• Maintain accurate records of re-sharpened tooling and control inventory through an electronic management system.
• Order and track new tooling and holders per specifications to support upcoming production runs.
• Facilitate feedback loop from production CNC programming back to Engineering to ensure continuous improvement and documentation accuracy.
• Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment to company visual management and housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all company policies including safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Report any issues, discrepancies, or abnormal situations promptly to supervision.

We are looking for people who are highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.

Come join our team!

G.S. Precision is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and to be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.