Senior CNC Setup Machinist – Aerospace/Defense

Acme Machining; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Medical, dental, vision from Day 1

Company-paid life insurance; short- &長

Job summary

Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a skilled CNC Programming & Setup Machinist for aerospace/defense work. You will plan and execute complex setups on mills and lathes, select tooling, verify against blueprints, and ensure first-article quality.

You’ll mentor operators and continuously improve setup efficiency. The role requires 5+ years of CNC setup experience, fluent blueprint reading with GD&T, and the ability to program or edit at the control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC setup experience in precision machining or job shop environments.
• Ability to read blueprints with GD&T, surface finish, and tolerance interpretation.
• Proficient in first-article and in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, bore/thread gauges, height gauges, indicators.
• Ability to program/edit at the control (conversational or G-code).
• Proven track record holding ±0.001 in. or tighter and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute CNC setups on mills and/or lathes using setup sheets and job travelers.
• Select tooling, holders, and workholding; coordinate with tooling crib as required.
• Set work, tool length, and fixture offsets; verify against blueprint/GD&T.
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections and document results.
• Operate equipment to hit tight tolerances and finish specs.
• Run multiple setups or machines concurrently when feasible.
• Complete setup documentation, traveler sign-offs, and first-article records.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015/AS9100D quality standards and 5S workspace practices.

Skills

CNC setup

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

CNC programming (G-code)

First-article inspection

Education

High school diploma/GED (machining trade/tech training preferred)

Tools

FANUC controls (0i/30i/31i)

CNC lathes/mills

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

Job description

Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a skilled CNC Programming & Setup Machinist for aerospace/defense work. You will plan and execute complex setups on mills and lathes, select tooling, verify against blueprints, and ensure first-article quality.

You’ll mentor operators and continuously improve setup efficiency. The role requires 5+ years of CNC setup experience, fluent blueprint reading with GD&T, and the ability to program or edit at the control.