CNC Okuma Machinist

FurstStaffing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, PTO

Job summary

FurstStaffing is seeking a CNC machinist for the 2nd shift with a 4-week training period on the 1st shift based on skill level. Operates Okuma milling machines, sets up long- and short-term production, and ensures parts meet blueprint specs and company quality standards.

The role requires reading, editing, and writing Fanuc G-code programs, analyzing blueprints, and working with tight tolerances of ±0.001. You will collaborate with teammates to maintain output and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of machine operating experience (Okuma) or related experience.
• 3+ years of reading, editing, and writing Fanuc control programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal and vertical milling machines.
• Verify product meets blueprint specifications and quality standards.
• Perform complete set-ups for long- and short-term production.
• Read, write, and edit G-code programs.
• Analyze job orders, blueprints, and specifications for dimensions, tool selection, and speeds.
• Work with tight tolerances (+0.001).
• Use GD&T for dimensional accuracy.
• Complete first and last piece inspections per procedure.
• Assist co-workers and support team environment.
• Meet or exceed production and quality standards.

Skills

G-code programming

GDT interpretation

Blueprint reading

Tolerances ±0.001

Machine setup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Okuma CNC machines

Fanuc control

Job description

CNC Okuma machinist on the 2nd shift, with a 4-week training period on the 1st shift based on skill level. Operates and sets up CNC horizontal and vertical milling machines to meet tight tolerances. Ensures all parts meet blueprint specifications and company quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal and vertical milling machines

• Verify product meets blueprint specifications and company quality standards

• Perform complete set-ups for long- and short-term production

• Read, write, and edit G-code programs

• Analyze job orders, blueprints, and specifications to calculate dimensions, tool selection, and machine speeds

• Work with tight tolerances (+0.001)

• Use GD&T for dimensional accuracy

• Operate complex tooling as required

• Complete first and last piece inspections per company procedure

• Assist co-workers and support team environment

• Meet or exceed production and quality standards

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of machine operating experience (Okuma) or related experience

• Minimum 3 years of reading, editing, and writing Fanuc control

• Experience reading and following blueprints and proven knowledge of appropriate measuring devices

Benefits:

• medical, dental, PTO and more

You have 5+ years operating Okuma CNC machines. Proficient in reading, editing, writing Fanuc G-code programs. Skilled at interpreting blueprints and achieving ±0.001 tolerances