CNC Setup Machinist
Job in
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listed on 2026-10-01
Listing for:
Confidential
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
A growing precision manufacturing company in Cary, IL is hiring CNC Machinists for its expanding operation.
We are looking for skilled machinists who can do more than simply load and unload parts. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with machine setups, production machining, blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and maintaining tight tolerances in a precision manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do:- Perform machine setups and changeovers
- Operate CNC lathes and/or mills
- Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
- Monitor quality and hold tolerances as tight as .001'
- Make G-code edits as needed
- Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues
- Support continuous improvement and production goals
- Previous CNC machining experience required
- Experience with HAAS, Okuma, Doosan, or similar equipment
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Understanding of GD&T
- Ability to hold close tolerances
- Experience editing G-code preferred
- Setup and troubleshooting experience strongly preferred
- Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments is a plus
Monday – Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday overtime as needed
Approximately 50-hour workweeks
Compensation:$26–$31/hour target range
Up to $35/hour for highly qualified candidates
Join a growing team with long-term advancement opportunities and a strong commitment to quality manufacturing.
You should be proficient in:- GD&T
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- CNC Tooling
- Troubleshooting Skills
- G-Code
- M-Code
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Okuma, Haas, Doosan)
- CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Okuma, Haas, Doosan, Mazak)
- CAM Software (Mastercam, Mazatrol)
- CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan)
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