Lead CNC Setup Machinist

Accurate Personnel LLC; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 60,614 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Accurate Personnel is hiring for a Lead CNC Setup Machinist in Elk Grove Village, IL. The candidate will set up, program, and operate CNC machining equipment to produce complex precision components from bar stock to finished parts.

The role requires expertise across 3-, 4-, 5-axis milling and 2-axis turning, fixture design, tooling development, and CAM programming with Mastercam or Fusion 360. You will mentor machinists and drive process improvements in a high-mix environment.

Qualifications

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machining equipment to produce complex precision components.
• Develop and design fixtures, workholding solutions, and tooling strategies.
• Create and modify CNC programs using CAM software such as Mastercam or Fusion 360.
• Support milling and turning across multiple axes and configurations.
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cycle times.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T and engineering specifications to ensure part conformity.
• Lead machining improvements and mentor other machinists.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machining equipment to produce complex precision components.
• Manage complete machining processes from bar stock to finished part.
• Develop and design fixtures, workholding solutions, and tooling strategies.
• Create and modify CNC programs using CAM software such as Mastercam or Fusion 360.
• Support machining operations across: 3-axis milling, 4-axis milling, 3+2 machining, 5-axis milling, 2-axis CNC turning.
• Optimize machining processes to improve efficiency, quality, repeatability, and cycle times.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining methods based on material and part requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining challenges involving tooling, fixturing, programming, and process performance.
• Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Support production teams with setup guidance, process improvements, and technical expertise.
• Maintain a high standard of quality while meeting delivery requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

3-, 4-, 5-axis milling

CNC turning

Fixture design

Tooling development

GD&T

Mentoring others

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: LEAD CNC SETUP MACHINIST IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Lead CNC Setup Machinist to join our team in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for setting up, programming, and running complex precision machining operations from raw material through finished components. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in CNC milling, turning, fixture design, tooling development, and process optimization.

Pay, Schedule, and Location

• $44.00 – $60.00 per hour
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Full time hours
• Located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machining equipment to produce complex precision components
• Manage complete machining processes from bar stock to finished part
• Develop and design custom fixtures, workholding solutions, and tooling strategies
• Create and modify CNC programs using CAM software such as Mastercam or Fusion 360
• Support machining operations across: 3-axis milling, 4-axis milling, 3+2 machining, 5-axis milling, 2-axis CNC turning
• Optimize machining processes to improve efficiency, quality, repeatability, and cycle times
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining methods based on material and part requirements
• Troubleshoot machining challenges involving tooling, fixturing, programming, and process performance
• Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T requirements, and engineering specifications
• Support production teams with setup guidance, process improvements, and technical expertise
• Maintain a high standard of quality while meeting delivery requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience as a CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, or CNC Lead
• Proven ability to independently set up and run complex CNC machining operations
• Experience designing and producing fixtures and tooling
• Experience programming with CAM software such as: mastercam, fusion 360
• Advanced knowledge of: CNC milling operations, CNC turning operations, workholding and fixturing, tool selection and optimization, tight-tolerance machining, blueprint reading and GD&T
• Experience in a precision machining or aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume production
• Ability to lead machining improvements and mentor other machinists
• Experience working with complex multi-axis CNC equipment

ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL

Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.