Precision CNC Setup Engineer — First-Part Excellence

Torrey Holistics; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a skilled CNC setup specialist to prepare production-ready workcells. You will set up mills, lathes, or multi-axis machines, verify programs, and install fixtures to ensure first-piece accuracy.

You will interpret drawings, apply GD&T, and conduct first-piece and in-process inspections with precision metrology tools. The role requires troubleshooting, process optimization, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC setup experience in a precision machining environment.
• Experience setting up mills, lathes, or multi-axis machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and meet tight-tolerance specifications.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, offsets, feeds, and speeds.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machines for production: fixtures installed, programs loaded/verified, tooling set.
• Apply tool changes and offsets; adjust processes to maintain tight tolerances and repeatable quality.
• Interpret blueprints, work instructions, and inspection requirements; leverage GD&T principles.
• Execute first-piece and in-process inspections with precision metrology tools.
• Diagnose machining, tooling, and setup issues; implement corrective actions to limit downtime.
• Track tool wear, machine performance, and process consistency; proactively optimize.
• Complete setup sheets and production documentation.
• Uphold safety, quality, and 5S/housekeeping standards.

Skills

CNC setup

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Team player

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauges

Job description

Torrey Holistics is seeking a skilled CNC setup specialist to prepare production-ready workcells. You will set up mills, lathes, or multi-axis machines, verify programs, and install fixtures to ensure first-piece accuracy.

You will interpret drawings, apply GD&T, and conduct first-piece and in-process inspections with precision metrology tools. The role requires troubleshooting, process optimization, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment.