VMC Setup and First-Article Inspection Specialist (Fanuc, G/M Code)

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

Job summary

Torrey Holistics seeks an experienced CNC setup specialist to optimize vertical milling operations. You will translate blueprints into concrete setups, select tooling and workholding, and verify programs while maintaining stable production across multiple machines.

You will own first-piece and in-process inspections, dial in offsets, and troubleshoot to keep throughput consistent. A background with Fanuc controls and Haas/DMG tooling is a plus for collaboration and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated CNC setup experience on vertical milling centers.
• Fluent blueprint interpretation.
• Hands-on quality inspection using micrometers, calipers, gauges.

Responsibilities

• Configure and operate CNC vertical milling centers to meet exacting requirements.
• Choose/install tooling and workholding; upload and verify the correct program.
• Translate blueprints into actionable setups and machining strategies.
• Own first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges.
• Dial in offsets, perform minor troubleshooting, and stabilize processes.
• Balance throughput across up to two machines and complete 1-5 setups per day based on the job mix.
• Contribute within a fast-moving, collaborative culture.

Skills

CNC setup on vertical mills

Blueprint interpretation

Quality inspection with micrometers &G

Fanuc controls experience

Tools

G-code/M-code proficiency

5-axis CNC experience

Job description

Build precision. Shape momentum. Our team moves fast and trusts experts who can transform a print into a conforming part- again and again. As a VMC setup specialist, you’ll be the catalyst for quality and throughput, orchestrating tooling, fixtures, and programs while proving out first articles and keeping production stable across multiple machines.

Impact you’ll make

• Configure and operate CNC vertical milling centers to meet exacting requirements
• Choose/install tooling and workholding; upload and verify the correct program
• Translate blueprints into actionable setups and machining strategies
• Own first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and related instruments
• Dial in offsets, perform minor troubleshooting, and stabilize processes
• Balance throughput across up to two machines and complete 1-5 setups per day based on the job mix
• Contribute within a fast-moving, collaborative culture

What sets you up for success

• Demonstrated CNC setup experience on vertical milling centers
• Fluent blueprint interpretation
• Hands-on quality inspection using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
• Experience running Fanuc-controlled equipment

Ways to elevate your candidacy

• Haas VMC setup/operation background
• Capability to edit programs at the control
• G-code and M-code proficiency
• Experience working with CNC machines up to 5-axis

Where you’ll apply your craft

• Haas VF-2, VF-5 vertical mills
• DMG Mori CMX 1100 mills
• DMG Mori NVX 5100, 7000 mills
• Okuma mills and lathes

Capabilities and tools

• CNC tooling selection and setup
• G-code and M-code understanding
• Setup/changeover for production efficiency
• Machine setups optimized for repeatable production runs

Additional technologies in the shop

• CNC mill (3-4 axis VMC): Haas, Doosan, Fanuc
• Multimeter
• CNC lathe (2-4 axis): Haas, Doosan
• Vertical lathe