Precision CNC Setup & Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a CNC Setup Technician & Operator in Huntley, IL. The role requires setting up and operating Haas CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components per drawings and specifications.

You will read blueprints, perform inspections with calipers and micrometers, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to sustain quality and production efficiency. Monday–Saturday shift, direct hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ≥2 years CNC setup/operation experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Proficiency with calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines (Haas lathe and mill), including tooling, fixtures, offsets, and parameters.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to produce parts within specifications.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments to maintain quality and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues while collaborating with engineering and quality teams.

Skills

Read blueprints

GD&T knowledge

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a CNC Setup Technician & Operator in Huntley, IL. The role requires setting up and operating Haas CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components per drawings and specifications.

You will read blueprints, perform inspections with calipers and micrometers, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to sustain quality and production efficiency. Monday–Saturday shift, direct hire.