CNC Turning Programming Specialist — Mazak Production Setups

Rusco Manufacturing; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Rusco Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Programmer to translate blueprints into Mazatrol or G-code programs. You will set up fixtures, load tools, and configure offsets to ensure first-piece parts meet GD&T specifications.

Ideally you have 3–5 years in a production environment, a solid grasp of GD&T, and experience with Mazak lathes, Mazatrol CAM, Mastercam, and live tooling. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on with 2-, 3-, and 4-axis CNC lathes; live tooling and Y-axis knowledge.
• Proficient in CNC programming, G-code, M-code, and production setups.
• Comfortable with PLC troubleshooting and PLC programming.
• Experience on Mazak CNC lathes; exposure to CNC Swiss welcomed.
• Strong grasp of GD&T and measurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Program at the machine in Mazatrol or G-code from blueprints.
• Install fixtures, load tools, set tool registers and offsets, and configure machine control settings.
• Run first-piece samples and verify dimensions against GD&T and prints.
• Monitor the process, spot malfunctions early, and adjust feeds, speeds, and toolpaths to keep parts in spec.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code/M-code

GD&T

PLC troubleshooting

Live tooling/Y-axis

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Mazak lathes

Star CNC

Maszatrol CAM

Mastercam

Job description

Do you turn a print into a perfect first article? If writing Mazatrol from scratch and dialing in a rock-solid production setup sounds like your craft, read on.

What you’ll do

• Program at the machine in Mazatrol or G-code straight from blueprints.
• Install fixtures, load tools, set tool registers and offsets, and configure machine control settings.
• Run first-piece samples and verify dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish against GD&T and prints.
• Watch the process closely—spot malfunctions early and adjust feeds, speeds, and toolpaths to keep parts in spec.

Where you’ll program

• Mazak controls: T-32, T+, Fusion, Matrix control / Smooth Control
• CAM software: Mastercam and Mazatrol

What you bring

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred in a production manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on with 2-, 3-, and 4-axis CNC lathes; live tooling and Y-axis knowledge is a big plus.
• Proficient in CNC programming, G-code, M-code, and production setups.
• Comfortable with PLC troubleshooting and PLC programming.
• Experience on Mazak CNC lathes; exposure to CNC Swiss (Star) welcomed.
• Strong grasp of GD&T and measurement practices.

Tools & brands you’ll touch

• Mazak and Star equipment
• Mastercam and Mazatrol CAM

Why you’ll like it here

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Ready to own programming and setup for reliable production runs? Let’s talk.