CNC Setup Operator

Exploreelginarea; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Elgin, IL seeks an experienced CNC Setup professional to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machinery for precision components. Work with engineering and production to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.

Requirements include 4+ years in CNC setup/operation, blueprints, and precision measurement. Temporary-to-hire role with a competitive hourly pay rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of CNC setup and operation experience.
• Experience with CNC lathes, mills, laser cutters, and press brakes.
• Able to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Knowledge of stainless steel and non-ferrous materials is a plus.
• Strong math, communication, and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Mori Seiki, Takisawa, and Hyundai CNC lathes to manufacture precision components.
• 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, 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.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Troubleshooting

Tools

CAD/CAM

Measuring equipment

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.
• Medical Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability

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