CNC Setup Technician

CNC Setup Technician

Recruiting Partner: Jesse Slupianek

Elk Grove Village, Illinois | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $58,000 to $70,000 | Job ID: 182403

Job Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected manufacturing company where you can apply your CNC programming and setup expertise in a hands-on role that values precision, quality, and teamwork. The position offers a chance to work with advanced multi-axis CNC machines and contribute directly to production excellence and continuous improvement.

CNC Setup Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive team environment focused on quality and safety
• Opportunity for skill development and career growth
• Access to modern equipment and software tools

CNC Setup Requirements & Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience operating, programming, setting up, and maintaining multi-axis CNC lathes and mills with Fanuc controllers
• Ability to interpret customer drawings, including GD&T, parts lists, ECOs, work instructions, and inspection plans
• Proficiency with manual inspection tools such as bore gauges, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, thread and pin gauges, microscopes, profilometers, optical comparators, and Rockwell testers
• Ability to design, mount, and load tooling, fixtures, vises, jaws, and perform tool touch-offs
• Experience producing first piece inspection parts and basic troubleshooting of speeds, feeds, work holding, tool selection, and tool wear
• Familiarity with collaboration between production and quality control for inspection plans and documentation
• Competence in training operators on running and inspecting parts
• Mastercam experience preferred

CNC Setup Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines safely to produce high-quality parts meeting production targets
• Program parts using existing CAD models and save files according to company procedures
• Design and create work holding fixtures and detailed work order instructions
• Set up tooling, work zeros, and fixtures for first piece part approval with quality control collaboration
• Mentor operators in proper machine operation and inspection documentation
• Report maintenance issues promptly to supervisors or maintenance team
• Document production and inspection data in the ERP system to maintain traceability and quality records
• Identify opportunities for process improvements contributing to quality management system effectiveness
• Follow safety, quality, and foreign object debris (FOD) programs at all times
• Maintain calibrated measuring tools and ensure only calibrated equipment is used
• Keep a clean, organized work area and demonstrate punctuality and a positive attitude
• Work collaboratively within a team environment adhering to company policies and procedures

This role offers the chance to contribute to a culture that prioritizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement while working with state-of-the-art CNC technology.

JOB ID: 182403