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Precision CNC Setup Specialist (Mills, Lathes & Swiss)
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TekPro Engineering
South Elgin, IL (In Person)
$62,400 Salary, Full-Time
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Precision CNC Setup Specialist (Mills, Lathes & Swiss) TekPro Engineering South Elgin, IL Job Details $25 - $35 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection Machine setup Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Equipment setup (production tasks) Blueprint specification interpretation Quality control statistical data analysis Monitoring dimensions Statistical Process Control Machining tool setup Equipment malfunction troubleshooting Mid-level First article inspection Dimensional measurements CNC quality inspection Precision measurement in machining Mechanical quality control procedures CNC G-code Programming Machine adjustment Milling machines Quality assurance within manufacturing Safety standard operating procedures Machine minor repairs Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Full Job Description Shape precision from raw stock—one setup at a time Picture your day starting at a clean, organized workstation. You review the job traveler, pull up the program, verify offsets, and run a first-article check. With micrometers and gauges in hand, you confirm dimensions, chart SPC, and dial in tools to hit tight tolerances. As parts flow, you keep a watchful eye on quality, tweak feeds and speeds, and resolve minor issues to keep production humming—all while maintaining safety and production standards. What you'll handle Configure and run CNC machinery to produce precision components Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and job specifications Deliver high-accuracy, close-tolerance machined parts Inspect using measuring tools and gauges; complete in-process checks Hold strict quality standards and tight tolerances throughout the run Document inspections and complete SPC checks accurately Diagnose and correct minor equipment or process issues Adhere to safety protocols and meet production goals What you bring Hands-on CNC machining experience Strong blueprint reading ability Background with GD&T and close-tolerance work preferred Swiss CNC exposure is a plus Technical fluency GD&T G-code M-code CNC machine setup & changeover Machine setups for production runs Equipment in play CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Mazak, Makino) CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki) CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami) CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma) CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki) If you love turning complex prints into flawless parts—and you take pride in setup excellence—this role is built for you.