Precision CNC Setup Machinist - Tight-Tolerance Expert

Confidential; Illinois; On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a growing precision manufacturing company in Cary, IL, seeks skilled CNC Machinists for setups, changeovers, and operation of CNC lathes and mills. The role requires reading blueprints with GD&T, holding tight tolerances, and editing G-code as needed.

You will troubleshoot machining issues, support continuous improvement, and contribute in a high-mix production environment with steady advancement opportunities. Expect a strong, quality-focused team and regular overtime.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC machining experience and ability to perform setups and changeovers.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to hold close tolerances in a precision environment.
• Experience editing G-code and troubleshooting machining issues.
• Setup and troubleshooting experience strongly preferred, low-volume/high-mix a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setups and changeovers.
• Operate CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Monitor quality and hold tolerances as tight as .001'.
• Make G-code edits as needed.
• Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues.
• Support continuous improvement and production goals.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Tolerance holding

G-code editing

Setup & troubleshooting

Low-volume, high-mix

Tools

HAAS

Okuma

Doosan

Mazak

Mazatrol

Mastercam

G-code tooling

Job description

Confidential, a growing precision manufacturing company in Cary, IL, seeks skilled CNC Machinists for setups, changeovers, and operation of CNC lathes and mills. The role requires reading blueprints with GD&T, holding tight tolerances, and editing G-code as needed.

You will troubleshoot machining issues, support continuous improvement, and contribute in a high-mix production environment with steady advancement opportunities. Expect a strong, quality-focused team and regular overtime.