CNC Lathe Setup Machinist (Live Tooling) – 1st/2nd Shift

Jobot

Glendale Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401k with match
Medical/Dental/Vision
Holiday & Vacation Pay
Onsite facility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to independently set up, program (conversational or G-code), and operate multi-axis lathes with live tooling in Glendale Heights, IL. Strong blueprint reading and first-article inspection skills are required to ensure quality and on-time production.

You will join a stable shop environment with a focus on precision and process discipline, offering full benefits and opportunities to work on advanced equipment.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years CNC lathe setup experience.
  • Experience with multi-axis lathes and live tooling preferred.
  • Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
  • Experience making program edits or conversational programming.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC lathes (multi-axis, live tooling preferred).
  • Load programs and make offsets as needed.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
  • Perform first-article inspections and in-process checks.
  • Troubleshoot tooling, program, and machine issues.
  • Maintain quality and production standards.

Skills

CNC Lathe Setup
Live Tooling
Blueprint Reading
GD&T
G-code Programming

Tools

Multi-axis lathes

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to independently set up, program (conversational or G-code), and operate multi-axis lathes with live tooling in Glendale Heights, IL. Strong blueprint reading and first-article inspection skills are required to ensure quality and on-time production.

You will join a stable shop environment with a focus on precision and process discipline, offering full benefits and opportunities to work on advanced equipment.

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