CNC Setup Machinist

Laborup; Rockford (IL); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Union wages

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Laborup in Rockford, IL, is seeking experienced CNC Setup Machinists for the second shift to join a stable, union-backed manufacturing operation. You will independently set up mills/lathes, read blueprints, select tooling, establish offsets, prove out programs, and perform in-process quality checks, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and quality standards.

Starting pay is $35.86–$37.06 per hour with a second-shift differential; training on first shift and overtime opportunities are available.

Formación

• 3–5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Hands-on setup with mills and/or lathes.
• Able to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience selecting tooling and proving out setups.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Troubleshooting machining and dimensional issues.
• CNC programming or machine-side editing a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and centers.
• Read blueprints and setup instructions.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding.
• Establish offsets and reference points.
• Run prove-outs and first-piece inspections.
• Machining to tight tolerances and troubleshoot.
• Inspect parts with calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Make adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.

Conocimientos

CNC setup

Reading blueprints

Tooling selection

Offsets & prove-outs

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

CNC programming (optional)

Herramientas

Mills

Lathes

Measuring instruments

Descripción del empleo

We're partnering with a well-established, industry-leading manufacturer seeking experienced CNC Setup Machinists to join its second-shift team.

This is an excellent opportunity for machinists who enjoy challenging setups, complex components, tight tolerances, and taking ownership of their work.

You'll join a stable, highly respected manufacturing operation offering competitive union wages, excellent benefits, and long-term career opportunities. We're looking for skilled machinists who can do more than simply operate equipment. You should be comfortable setting up machines independently, selecting tooling, establishing offsets, proving out programs, and troubleshooting machining challenges.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $35.86–$37.06/hr + 2nd-shift differential
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
• Training: Initial training on 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
• Overtime: Available and generally voluntary

Responsibilities:

• Independently set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and setup instructions.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding equipment.
• Establish tool offsets, work offsets, and machine reference points.
• Perform program prove-outs, first-piece inspections, and in-process quality checks.
• Machine complex components to tight engineering tolerances.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues.
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and precision gauges.
• Make machine-side adjustments to maintain quality and production efficiency.

• 3–5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Strong hands‑on CNC setup experience with mills and/or lathes.
• Ability to independently read blueprints and work to tight tolerances.
• Experience selecting tooling, setting offsets, and proving out setups.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• CNC programming or machine‑side editing experience is a plus.

• Excellent medical benefits beginning Day One
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive union wages and job stability
• Voluntary overtime opportunities
• Long-term advancement and skill development