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Rusco Manufacturing

Mazak CNC Turning Programmer-Setter (Mazatrol & G‑Code)

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A CNC Programmer programs computer-controlled equipment used to cut wood, plastic, or metal according to precise measurements, or equipment used for different manufacturing processes.

$62,929 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Mazak CNC Turning Programmer-Setter (Mazatrol & G‑Code) Rusco Manufacturing - 2.6 Machesney Park, IL Job Details $22 - $30 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Monitoring machines PLC-based control system operation Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Monitoring dimensions Machining fixtures Machining tool setup Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting First article inspection High school diploma or GED CAM software Manufacturing facility experience Dimensional measurements Parts drawings Production validation processes Production in-process inspection CNC quality inspection Precision measurement in machining PLC maintenance CNC G-code Programming Machine adjustment Factory process monitoring Manufacturing company experience Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Shape raw stock into perfect parts — from print to program to production Step into a role where you own the process end to end. You'll translate blueprints into Mazatrol or G-code, set machines for first-article runs, and keep production flowing with precision and speed. A day in the life Review part prints, plan the sequence, and write original programs in Mazatrol or G-code directly at the machine. Set up CNC lathes (2-4 axis) including installing fixtures, loading tools, setting tool registers, and dialing in work/geometry offsets. Configure machine control parameters and run first-piece samples, validating results before releasing to production. Monitor live cycles, catch malfunctions early, and fine-tune feeds, speeds, and toolpaths to stabilize the process. Verify dimensions, finishes, and features against drawings and GD&T callouts; document results. Controls & platforms you'll use Mazak controls: Mazatrol T-32, T+,
Fusion, Matrix, and Smooth Control CAM:
Mastercam, Mazatrol What makes you successful here Fluency in CNC programming (Mazatrol and G-code) and M-code utilization. Strength in production setups and first-article prove-outs. Hands-on experience with 2-, 3-, and 4-axis lathes; live tooling and Y-axis familiarity is a strong plus. Comfort with PLC troubleshooting and PLC programming in a production context. Thorough inspection habits—measuring to spec, confirming surface finish, and aligning to prints. Your background High School diploma or
GED. 3-5
years in a production manufacturing environment preferred. Experience on Mazak CNC lathes (2-4 axis); exposure to CNC Swiss (Star) is valued. Proficiency with GD&T interpretation and machine setups for repeatable production runs. Brands you'll run Mazak Star (CNC Swiss) Rewards & benefits Competitive pay 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance