CNC Setup Machinist

Posted: 10/18/2026

Carolinas Staffing is looking for Setup Machinists in Leland, NC!


Job Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Must be familiar with the machine controls and be able to perform setups of medium complexity.  
  • Load parts (Ability to load and run parts per Manufacturing plan or Product Specifications)
  • Monitor tooling wear and changing tools as required per tool life monitoring.
  • Inspect parts with mechanical gauges (calipers, mics, height gauges, pins, etc.)
  • Perform setups on production parts (non-CFA, FA or SCR jobs)
  • Perform tool and offset changes during setup in-order to submit a passing internal first article to QA
  • Responsible for utilizing shop paper procedure including updates, signatures, and stamps, counting quantities, labeling and non-conformance related activities
  • Able to read all and understand all blueprint call outs.
  • Advanced knowledge of GD&T – Understand relationship to Print, Program and Set up to achieve GD&T call outs.
Requirements:
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
  • Two years’ experience either in a production or job shop environment. 
  • Must be very well versed in four and five axis machining. 
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, push, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
  • Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Must have experience with CNC machines
Pay: Depending on experience.

Hours/Shifts:
1st shift - Monday to Thursday, 10 hours per day, 6 am to 4:30 pm
2nd shift – Monday to Thursday, 10 hours per day, 4 pm to 2:30 am
Weekend – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 12 hours per day, 6 am to 6 pm (two lunch breaks paid)
 
Shallotte Office: Phone: 910-754-5393
Contact one of our locations here:  https://carostaff.com/contact/