CNC Setup Technician — Precision, Tooling & Process Improvement

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd Sh

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Fitness Center access

Job summary

HuFriedyGroup in Northbrook, IL is seeking a CNC Machine Set-Up I to join our precision manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC equipment to support safe, efficient production and first article inspections.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of CNC setup experience, read blueprints and GD&T, and mentor junior technicians while supporting Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site role with shift options.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of CNC machine setup experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T, setup sheets, and instructions.
• Ability to perform first article inspections and verify conformance to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines for production, including tooling installation and changeovers.
• Perform complex setups with minimal supervision.
• Inspect machined components per blueprints and specs.
• Mentor CNC operators and technicians.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.

Skills

CNC setup

Blueprints & GD&T

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Tools

HAAS machines

Citizen Swiss-type

Star CNC

Tsugami

Miyano

Job description

HuFriedyGroup in Northbrook, IL is seeking a CNC Machine Set-Up I to join our precision manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC equipment to support safe, efficient production and first article inspections.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of CNC setup experience, read blueprints and GD&T, and mentor junior technicians while supporting Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site role with shift options.