CNC Setup Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced CNC Setup person to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize a variety of CNC machining equipment used in producing precision components.

The role collaborates with engineering and production teams to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency, with a Monday through Friday schedule, 7:00am to 3:30pm, and a $24.00-$32.00 per hour pay rate DOE.

Qualifications

• 4+ years CNC setup and operation, preferably with Fanuc controls.
• Experience with CNC lathes, mills, laser cutters, brakes, routers.
• Ability to read blueprints and use micrometers, gauges, comparators.
• Experience machining stainless steel and non-ferrous materials; CAD/CAM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Mori Seiki, Takisawa, and Hyundai CNC lathes per blueprints.
• Set up/run Takumi and Hurco mills, Bridgeport mills, Mega Gundrilling.
• Operate press brakes (Bystronic/Amada) and laser cutters.
• Use CNC routers and Hydmech saws for material processing.
• Perform tooling changes, program edits, and first-piece inspections.

Skills

CNC setup

Fanuc controls

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Troubleshooting

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Job Title: CNC Setup

City and State: Elgin, IL

Pay Rate: $24.00-$32.00/hour DOE

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Summary

Seeking an experienced CNC Setup Person to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize a variety of CNC machining and fabrication equipment used in the production of precision components. This position works closely with engineering and production teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Mori Seiki, Takisawa, and Hyundai CNC lathes to manufacture precision components while maintaining quality and production standards.


• Set up and run Takumi and Hurco CNC mills, Bridgeport mills, and a Mega Gundrilling machine to produce parts to blueprint specifications.


• Operate Bystronic and Amada press brakes, along with Trumpf and Bystronic laser cutters, to support fabrication and production requirements.


• Utilize CR Onsrud CNC routers and Hydmech saws for material processing, cutting, and machining operations.


• Perform tooling changes, machine adjustments, program edits, first-piece inspections, and quality checks using precision measuring equipment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of CNC setup and operation experience, preferably with Fanuc controls.


• Experience with CNC lathes, mills, laser cutters, press brakes, routers, and other metal fabrication equipment.


• Ability to read blueprints and use micrometers, gauges, comparators, and other precision measuring tools.


• Experience machining stainless steel and non-ferrous materials; CAD/CAM knowledge is a plus.


• Strong math, communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills with a focus on quality and safety.

Benefits

• Medical Plan


• Dental Plan


• Vision/Eyewear plan


• IL Paid Leave Hours


• 401k


• Life insurance


• Prescription drug reimbursement


• Short-term disability


• Referral bonuses

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