Precision CNC Setup Technologist - First-Pass Ready

100Hires, Inc.; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC setup technician to configure mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines for precision parts in a demanding shop environment.

Load programs, verify tooling, apply offsets, and perform first-piece inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy. You will coach operators, troubleshoot tooling and process issues, and document setups to sustain high-quality output while upholding safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC setup experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting up mills, lathes or multi-axis machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances.
• Understanding of tooling selection, offsets, feeds and speeds.
• Metrology skills with calipers, micrometers, indicators and gauges.
• Mechanical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
• Independent and collaborative in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Tooling/Die experience preferred for advanced setups.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis equipment with fixtures and programs.
• Execute tool changes and apply precise offsets for dimensional control.
• Read blueprints and inspections; apply GD&T to validate features.
• Run first-piece and in-process inspections with calipers, micrometers, indicators.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and setup issues to reduce downtime.
• Coach operators on production floor; document setups and processes.
• Track tool wear, machine behavior, and tune feeds and speeds as needed.
• Maintain safety, quality standards and housekeeping on the shop floor.

Skills

CNC setup

Milling

Lathe

Multi-axis machining

GD&T

Metrology

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Tools

Tooling selection

Offsets management

Feeds & speeds

Fixture setup

Inspection tools

Job description

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC setup technician to configure mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines for precision parts in a demanding shop environment.

Load programs, verify tooling, apply offsets, and perform first-piece inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy. You will coach operators, troubleshoot tooling and process issues, and document setups to sustain high-quality output while upholding safety and housekeeping standards.