CNC Set Up Operator

Atlas Fibre; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Fibre Company in Northbrook, Illinois, seeks a CNC Lathe Setup Machinist for the second shift. You will set up and operate Okuma LB3000 and LB4000 lathes, interpret drawings, and adjust offsets to meet tight tolerances. Metrology tools will verify diameters and runout as you transition to steady production.

Strong background with Okuma controls and precision measurement is required. The role emphasizes accuracy, punctuality, and reliable teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and running CNC lathes.
• Fluency reading and applying engineering drawings.
• Second shift availability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Complete setups and operate Okuma LB3000 and LB4000 CNC lathes for production runs.
• Interpret engineering drawings to drive correct tooling and process choices.
• Apply and refine machine and tooling offsets; perform timely tool changes.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts to meet drawing specifications.
• Use precision metrology: micrometers, calipers, drop indicators, height gauges, and thread gauges.
• Maintain accuracy, document results, and uphold quality throughout the run.
• Show up on time and own your assignments from start to finish.

Skills

Okuma LB3000/LB4000 experience

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Tool offsetting / presetting

First article inspection

Second shift availability

Tools

Okuma LB3000/LB4000 controls

Drop indicator

Height gauges

Calipers/micrometers

Thread gauges

Job description

Okuma CNC Lathe Setup MachinistCompany: Atlas Fibre CompanyLocation: Northbrook, IllinoisShift: Second ShiftA day on the second shiftYou clock in, review the job travelers, and pull up prints for the next run. The Okuma LB3000 is waiting. You mount tooling, touch off, set work and tool offsets, and run a careful first-article. Micrometers and calipers confirm diameters. A drop indicator checks runout. Height and thread gauges verify the details. The part matches the drawing—time to move into steady production.Later in the evening, you transition to the LB4000 for a different lot. You change inserts, tweak offsets to hold tolerance, and keep a log of adjustments. When something drifts, you catch it early, correct it, and keep quality on track. Dependable, punctual, detail-obsessed—that’s how you and your team finish strong every shift.What you’ll handleComplete setups and operate Okuma LB3000 and LB4000 CNC lathes for production runsInterpret engineering drawings to drive correct tooling and process choicesApply and refine machine and tooling offsets; perform timely tool changesInspect in-process and finished parts to meet drawing specificationsUse precision metrology: micrometers, calipers, drop indicators, height gauges, and thread gaugesMaintain accuracy, document results, and uphold quality throughout the runShow up on time and own your assignments from start to finishWhat makes you successful hereProven background setting up and running CNC lathesHands-on experience with Okuma LB3000 and/or LB4000Fluency reading and applying engineering drawingsConfidence with offsets, tool presetting, and insert changesSkilled in precision measurement and hand metrologyConsistently careful, quality-minded, dependable, and punctualAvailable to work the second shiftCore proficienciesPrecision Measurement & Hand MetrologyMachine Setups for Production RunsEquipment & technologiesOkuma LB3000 / LB4000 turning lathesOkuma CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)