CNC Setup Specialist

Bath Concepts Shower Enclosures Inc.; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• 5–8 years CNC machine operation or setup.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings; familiar with fixtures.
• Strong English communication; Spanish desired for diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Mount and secure tools, fixtures, and workpieces on CNC machines.
• Load and edit CNC programs (G-code) for proper sequences.
• Run first pieces and measure with micrometers/calipers; adjust as needed.
• Monitor machines to detect wear, adjust speeds/feeds, resolve errors.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep logs and reports.
• Maintain setup sheets and quality inspection records.

Skills

Blueprints reading

G-code fundamentals

CNC machining

Troubleshooting

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining certificate/technical diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

The CNC Setup Specialist is responsible for preparing and optimizing CNC machines for production by setting up tooling, fixtures, and workpieces, loading and adjusting CNC programs, and performing first-piece inspections to ensure quality standards are met. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings, proficiency with precision measuring instruments, and a solid understanding of G-code and CNC machining processes. The specialist also performs routine machine maintenance and maintains accurate production and quality documentation to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Mount, and secure tools, fixtures, attachments, and workpieces on CNC machines.
• Program Loading & Editing: Load, edit, and adjust CNC programs (G-code) to ensure accurate production sequences.
• First Piece Inspection: Run initial test pieces, measure results using precision instruments (calipers, micrometers), and make necessary offsets for quality assurance.
• Troubleshooting: Monitor machines during operation to detect problems (worn tools, vibration), adjust speeds and feeds, and resolve errors.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on machines, including lubrication, cleaning, and coolant replacement.
• Documentation: Maintain setup sheets, production logs, and quality inspection reports.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in CNC machine operation or setup.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and job routers. Familiar with fixtures.
• Tools: Expertise with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of G-code fundamentals and different types of CNC machines (lathes, mills).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Education: High school diploma or GED; a certificate or technical diploma in machining is preferred.
• Language: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required for core day to day tasks. Spanish is also desired to communicate with our diverse teams.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee will be in the production environment 75% of the time. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works primarily in production environment.

Bath Concepts Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer