About Us

Join a third-generation, family-owned precision machining company entering an exciting new chapter of growth and opportunity. Hartman Enterprises, Inc. is building a strong team to support our expansion into aerospace and defense manufacturing.

We are a precision job shop, not a parts factory—which means every day brings new setups, unique challenges, and opportunities to showcase and grow your skills. If you’re looking for variety, craftsmanship, and a place where your expertise directly impacts aerospace-level projects, Hartman is where you belong.

Experienced CNC Setup Operator / CNC Machinist

Please note: This position requires CNC setup experience. Applicants with only machine tending or basic operator experience may not meet the requirements for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines for production, including tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and first-piece prove-out. 
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, GD&T, job travelers, and setup documentation. 
• Load and verify CNC programs, tooling lists, and setup sheets. 
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using precision measuring tools. 
• Make tool wear offsets and minor program adjustments as needed. 
• Troubleshoot setup, tooling, dimensional, and machine-related issues. 
• Verify parts meet customer and quality requirements before releasing jobs to production. 
• Work with Quality, Engineering, and Production leadership to resolve issues. 
• Maintain accurate documentation, inspection records, and production notes. 
• Train or assist operators once the setup is complete. 
• Follow all safety, quality, and AS9100/ISO procedures. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Required Experience

• Prior experience setting up CNC machines is required. 
• Ability to set up and run CNC mills and/or lathes independently. 
• Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances. 
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, height gauges, and other inspection tools. 
• Ability to make offsets and troubleshoot dimensional issues. 
• Understanding of tooling, speeds, feeds, fixtures, and workholding. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other precision manufacturing environments. 
• Experience with Mazak, Doosan, Fanuc, or similar CNC controls. 
• Experience with mill-turn, twin-spindle, live tooling, or multi-axis machines. 
• GD&T knowledge. 
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems. 
• CNC programming or program editing experience is a plus. 

Physical, Visual, and Manual Dexterity Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift. 
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tooling, fixtures, and parts up to 50 lbs. as needed. 
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, twist, and work around CNC machines and related equipment. 
• Ability to use hands and fingers with precision to handle small parts, tools, inserts, gauges, fasteners, and measuring instruments. 
• Manual dexterity required to install tooling, adjust fixtures, deburr parts, make machine offsets, and perform detailed inspection tasks. 
• Ability to safely use hand tools, measuring tools, machine controls, and computer terminals. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, setup sheets, inspection reports, and machine/control screens. 
• Visual acuity required to inspect parts, read fine measurements, identify part features, and detect defects or nonconformances. 
• Ability to distinguish colors for purposes such as identifying tooling, inspection indicators, safety markings, material tags, work instructions, and quality documentation. 
• Ability to hear machine operation sounds, alarms, and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment. 

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a precision CNC machine shop/manufacturing environment. 
• Employee will work around CNC mills, CNC lathes, multi-axis machining centers, saws, deburring equipment, inspection equipment, tooling, fixtures, and material handling equipment. 
• The environment may include exposure to machine noise, coolant, oils, metal chips, sharp edges, moving equipment, compressed air, and varying temperatures. 
• Personal protective equipment required, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves where appropriate, and safety footwear. 
• Work requires frequent interaction with machine operators, setup personnel, quality inspectors, engineering, maintenance, and production leadership. 
• The position requires adherence to all company safety procedures, quality procedures, housekeeping standards, and AS9100/ISO requirements. 
• The employee must maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow proper lockout/tagout and machine safety practices where applicable. 

ITAR Requirement

• Due to the nature of our work, applicants must meet ITAR compliance requirements. 
• Candidates must be a U.S. Person, as defined by ITAR, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other protected individuals under applicable regulations. 

What We Are Looking For

• We are looking for someone who can walk up to a job, understand the setup requirements, prepare the machine, prove out the part, make necessary adjustments, and get the job ready for production. 
• This role requires more than loading parts and pressing cycle start. 
• Qualified candidates should have proven CNC setup experience. 

Benefits

• Competitive pay with overtime. 
• 401(k) with company match. 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 
• Health Savings Account, HSA. 
• Paid Time Off and holidays. 
• Training and professional development opportunities. 

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday–Friday. 7am-3:30pm 
• Overtime and occasional weekends as needed. 

Why Join Hartman?

• Be part of a skilled, growing team in a precision job shop environment. 
• Variety and challenge — set up, run, and move on to new jobs daily. 
• Your craftsmanship will make a direct impact on aerospace and defense industries.