Precision Machining Setup & Optimization Specialist

$24 - $32 per hour

Express Employment Professionals - Crystal Lake

Elgin, IL

Job Description

Build precision. Boost throughput. Own the setup.

Location: Elgin, IL | Pay: $24.00–$32.00/hr DOE | Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | Type: Temp‑to‑Hire

Why this role matters

Our production floor relies on expert setups to hit quality metrics and delivery promises. You’ll be the go‑to specialist who partners with engineering and production to configure machines, validate first articles, and streamline changeovers—so every cycle counts.

Your impact

Configure and run CNC lathes—Mori Seiki, Takisawa, Hyundai—to deliver precise parts aligned to print and process controls.
Set up CNC mills (Takumi, Hurco), Bridgeport mills, and a Mega gundrilling machine to achieve tight tolerances and optimal finishes.
Support fabrication throughput using Bystronic and Amada press brakes and cutting profiles on Trumpf and Bystronic laser equipment.
Process stock and fixtures via CR Onsrud CNC routers and Hydmech saws for efficient downstream machining.
Perform tooling swaps, offsets, program edits, and machine adjustments; execute first‑piece inspections and ongoing quality checks using precision measurement tools.

What you’ll need to succeed

4+ years of CNC setup/operation, ideally with Fanuc controls.
Hands‑on experience across lathes, mills, press brakes, laser cutters, routers, and broader metal fabrication equipment.
Fluency in GD&T and blueprint reading; skilled with micrometers, gauges, and comparators.
Comfort machining stainless steel and non‑ferrous materials; CAD/CAM exposure is advantageous.
Analytical problem‑solver with strong math, communication, and organizational skills—and a relentless focus on safety and quality.

Tools and platforms you’ll leverage

VMCs (3–4 axis) with Fanuc and DMG Mori
CNC lathes (2–4 axis): Hyundai‑Wia, DMG Mori, Takisawa
Advanced VMCs (5+ axis): Fanuc, Haas
Advanced lathes (5+ axis): Okuma, Mazak
Bystronic/Amada press brakes; Trumpf/Bystronic lasers; CR Onsrud routers; Hydmech saws; Mega gundrilling

Key competencies

GD&T application
Rapid, reliable changeovers
Machine geometry and alignment verification
Repeatable setups for production runs

Benefits and perks

Medical, Dental, Vision/Eyewear
Illinois Paid Leave Hours
401(k)
Life insurance
Prescription drug reimbursement
Short‑term disability
Referral bonuses

How to take the next step

Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com
Apply online to the Crystal Lake, IL office
Call/Text: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com
Visit: 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St., West Dundee, IL 60118

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