Lead CNC Setup Machinist – (EX/MM)

Accurate; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Accurate Personnel in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks a Lead CNC Setup Machinist to set up, program, and run complex precision components. You will work with 3-, 4-, 5-axis mills and lathes, develop fixtures, tooling strategies, and CAM programs to turn raw material into finished parts.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on CNC expertise with strong GD&T knowledge, blueprint reading, and the ability to mentor other machinists while meeting delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC setup and operation experience
• Fixture and tooling design experience
• Proficient in CAM programming (Mastercam, Fusion 360)
• Experience in precision machining environments
• Ability to lead improvements and mentor machinists

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machines to produce precision components
• Develop fixtures, workholding, and tooling strategies
• Create CNC programs using CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360)
• Optimize processes for efficiency, quality, and cycle times
• Lead improvements and mentor other machinists
• Read blueprints and GD&T requirements

Skills

CNC Setup Machinist

CNC Programmer

Fixture design

Tooling development

GD&T

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

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.