CNC Setup Machinist — Milling/Turning Precision Specialist

Job overview

The CNC Setup Machinist — Milling/Turning Precision Specialist role is onsite in Elk Grove Village, IL. Compensation is $36–$42 per hour; a 10% second-shift differential is listed. Acme Industries produces precision-machined parts for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation customers. The machinist owns complex setups and verifies part quality before production runs. The role plans and executes CNC mill and/or lathe setups, programs and adjusts machine controls, inspects parts to tight tolerances, documents results, and works with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute CNC mill and/or lathe setups from drawings and setup documents
• select tools, inserts, holders, and workholding
• establish offsets
• create or edit conversational or G-code programs
• inspect first pieces and in-process parts using precision measuring tools
• operate CNC equipment to specified tolerances and finishes
• monitor tool wear and correct issues
• complete setup and quality documentation
• follow QMS, safety, PPE, guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures
• collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality
• provide shift handoffs and mentor less-experienced machinists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc setup machinist

milling

turning

elk grove village il

acme industries

$36–$42/hr

precision machining

cnc programming

first-article inspection

gd&t

as9100d

iso 9001:2015

10% second-shift differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
• company-paid life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• HSA/FSA
• 401(k) match
• paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• weekly pay
• gainsharing opportunities
• tuition assistance
• hiring bonus.

Why this role

Complex, varied setups rather than fixed-cycle repeat work; may focus primarily on milling or turning depending on background and business need. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage from Day 1, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k) match, paid time off, weekly pay, gainsharing opportunities, and tuition assistance.

About the employer

Acme Machining is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.