CNC Mill Setup

CNC Milling Machine Setup Operator 1st Shift (Climate-Controlled Shop)

Location: Wood Dale, IL

Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM 2:30 PM | Monday Friday

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages, 401(k) retirement plan, generous paid time off, and structured pathways for long-term career growth. 

Why Choose Our Shop?

Tired of working in dark, oily, smoke-filled environments? Step into our massive, modern, ultra-clean metal manufacturing facility . We take extreme pride in maintaining a premium work environmentour shop floor is fully temperature-controlled , expertly ventilated to ensure zero smoke clouds, and kept completely dry and safe. 

In this role, you won't just push buttons on a repetitive line. You will work independently in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment running advanced CNC milling technology. If you are looking for a stable company that heavily invests in modern equipment, prioritizes your physical comfort and safety, and values your technical expertise, this is where you belong. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Independent Machine Setup: Perform complete, complex setups from scratch on CNC milling machines, including installing advanced tooling, fixtures, and specialized workholding devices. 
• Precision Parameter Adjustments: Set and verify machine offsets, adjusting speeds, feeds, and parameters to achieve rigid blueprint dimensions and flawless surface finishes. 
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, customer blueprints, work instructions, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols daily. 
• Meticulous Quality Inspections: Perform full first-piece, in-process, and final part inspections using precision tools including bore gauges, height gauges, micrometers, and calipers. 
• Troubleshooting & Program Optimization: Identify, diagnose, and resolve tooling or machining issues at the machine to minimize scrap, reduce downtime, and optimize tool life. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with programmers, quality teams, and shop supervisors to resolve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement. 

Position Requirements (What You Bring):

• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience setting up and operating CNC milling machines within a precision machine shop or custom fabrication environment. 
• Setup Autonomy: Proven ability to completely set up tooling, specialized fixturing, and offsets without supervision. 
• Inspection Literacy: Highly proficient in using precision measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges) to hold exceptionally tight tolerances. 
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot tooling wear and machining defects on the fly. 

Preferred Qualifications (A Plus, Not Required):

• Direct experience operating or setting up HAAS CNC milling machines. 
• Familiarity navigating Fanuc controls . 
• Basic understanding of CNC programming concepts with the ability to make minor program edits at the machine controller. 

How to Apply:

Upgrade your career by moving to a pristine, air-conditioned shop with brand-new equipment and excellent benefits. Positions for skilled milling setup pros on a standard 1st shift fill rapidly. Apply today for immediate consideration!

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wood Dale, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Wood Dale,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.