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CNC Machine Setup Operator

Job in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois, 60089, USA
Listing for: Wabtec
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 34000 - 39000 USD Yearly USD 34000.00 39000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CNC Machine Setup Operator I

Job Description

Summary:

Must be able to Set-Up and operate Two different types of machines VMC’s, HMC’s, TMC’s, Co2 Lasers, Fiber Laser, Break Press and /or Robotic Welders. Produces machined parts by setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ability to perform light program edit on Mills, Lathes, Lasers and /or Robotic Welders by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and simple trigonometry; proving part programs.
  • Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
  • Maintains equipment by completing the daily preventive maintenance requirements.
  • Sets-up aforementioned machines by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, indicating vice or work piece, bar feeders, cutting conditions.
  • Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
  • Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards. Able to read micrometers and calipers.
  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
  • Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Ability to follow instructions, and management directive.
  • Ensure a safe working environment, good housekeeping and 5’s for your respective area and all of VBI
Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires basic understand of blueprint reading, leadership capability and ability to solve problems.

Salary Range - $25.00 - $28.00

Qualifications:

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $23-$28. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

  • More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at
  • Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
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