CNC Setup Machinist

Laborup; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Union wages & stability

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Laborup and a well-established manufacturer seek an experienced CNC Setup Machinist for the second shift. You will independently set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, read blueprints, select tooling, and prove out programs to meet tight tolerances.

Join a stable operation with excellent benefits and long-term career opportunities. Expect training on first shift, with overtime available and a structured path for skill development.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

CNC setup

Mills & Lathes

Blueprint reading

Tooling & offsets

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

CNC programming

Tools

G-code editing

Job description

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