Milling Machine Operator & Setup Technician - Benefits

Peoplelink, LLC; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401K

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision & life ins.

Direct Deposit Programs

Job summary

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, in partnership with a prominent metal manufacturer in Sycamore, IL, is seeking a Milling Machine Operator / Setup Operator for a temp-to-hire role. The climate-controlled facility offers benefits, 401K, and profit sharing.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on experience setting up, operating, and adjusting milling machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings. Shift is 7:00 am–3:30 pm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of milling machine operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience performing first-piece inspections and using precision tools.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining techniques.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate milling machines per drawings and work instructions.
• Install fixtures, align workholding devices, and set tooling.
• Select tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining parameters.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Perform machine offsets and adjustments to maintain part accuracy.
• Conduct first-piece inspections and in-process checks with calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Follow production schedules and maintain safety and quality standards.
• Maintain production records and setup documentation.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep the workspace clean.

Skills

Milling machine setup

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Tools

Milling machines

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, in partnership with a prominent metal manufacturer in Sycamore, IL, is seeking a Milling Machine Operator / Setup Operator for a temp-to-hire role. The climate-controlled facility offers benefits, 401K, and profit sharing.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on experience setting up, operating, and adjusting milling machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings. Shift is 7:00 am–3:30 pm.