CNC Turning Programming Specialist — Mazak Production Setups 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 Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Monitoring dimensions Machining fixtures Machining tool setup Equipment troubleshooting Mid-level First article inspection High school diploma or GED CAM software Dimensional measurements Parts drawings Production in-process inspection CNC quality inspection Holding fixtures proficiency Precision measurement in machining PLC maintenance CNC G-code Programming Machine adjustment Factory process monitoring Manufacturing company experience Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Do you turn a print into a perfect first article? If writing Mazatrol from scratch and dialing in a rock-solid production setup sounds like your craft, read on. What you'll do Program at the machine in Mazatrol or G-code straight from blueprints. Install fixtures, load tools, set tool registers and offsets, and configure machine control settings. Run first-piece samples and verify dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish against GD&T and prints. Watch the process closely—spot malfunctions early and adjust feeds, speeds, and toolpaths to keep parts in spec. Where you'll program Mazak controls: T-32, T+, Fusion, Matrix control / Smooth Control CAM software: Mastercam and Mazatrol What you bring High School diploma or

GED. 3-5

years of experience preferred in a production manufacturing environment. Hands-on with 2-, 3-, and 4-axis CNC lathes; live tooling and Y-axis knowledge is a big plus. Proficient in CNC programming, G-code, M-code, and production setups. Comfortable with PLC troubleshooting and PLC programming. Experience on Mazak CNC lathes; exposure to CNC Swiss (Star) welcomed. Strong grasp of GD&T and measurement practices. Tools & brands you'll touch Mazak and Star equipment Mastercam and Mazatrol CAM Why you'll like it here Competitive pay 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance Ready to own programming and setup for reliable production runs? Let's talk.