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CNC Programmer-Setter, Multi-Axis Mills & Live-Tool Lathes

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Job Description

Job Description

Step Into a Precision Day — Bridgeview, IL

Your day starts at 6:00 AM in a 75-person, close-knit shop that’s been building high-pressure filtration components since 1979 for aerospace, oil, and gas applications. You’ll move between 3–4 axis VMCs and turning centers with live tooling, programming in Esprit as needed, setting up machines, validating first articles, and then handing off production runs to operators.

About the Operation

Our Bridgeview, IL facility houses 12 modern machines, with in-house design and a culture grounded in quality, stability, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do
  • Own the setup, operation, and on-the-fly program edits for optimal metal removal and accuracy
  • Program parts in Esprit when required; verify with first-article inspections
  • Transition proven jobs to production operators and provide guidance as needed
  • Perform routine maintenance and pitch in across the shop when required
Schedule
  • 1st shift, 4/10s: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM start
  • Optional overtime available Fridays and Saturdays
Benefits
  • PTO
  • Medical, Dental, and other insurance options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Potential bonus
  • Company events (lunches, parties, and more)
What You Bring
  • 5+ years setting up and running CNC equipment (milling centers and/or live-tool lathes)
  • Experience training and collaborating with operators and machinists
  • Fluency reading technical prints and GD able to follow verbal instructions
  • Hands-on with Mazatrol and Fanuc controls
  • Confident with G-code; comfortable making edits
  • Accurate use of precision measurement tools and gaging
  • Ability to fabricate/modify special tooling for complex geometries
  • Basic computer literacy: Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Core Proficiencies
  • GD&T
  • CNC Tooling
  • CNC Programming
  • G-Code and M-Code
  • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
  • Machine Geometry & Alignment
  • Production Run Setups
  • Troubleshooting CNC Machines
Machines and Tech You’ll Use
  • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Mazak, Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki
  • Turning Lathe
  • CNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Mazak, Doosan, Okuma, Haas
  • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): Mazak, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki
  • CNC Lathe (5+ axis): Mazak, Doosan, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki
Equal Opportunity

*AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. *

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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