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: TemptoHire
Why this role matters
Our production floor relies on expert setups to hit quality metrics and delivery promises. You’ll be the goto specialist who partners with engineering and production to configure machines, validate first articles, and streamline changeoversso every cycle counts.
Your impact
- Configure and run CNC lathesMori Seiki, Takisawa, Hyundaito 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 firstpiece 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.
- Handson 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 nonferrous materials; CAD/CAM exposure is advantageous.
- Analytical problemsolver with strong math, communication, and organizational skillsand 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): HyundaiWia, 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
- Shortterm disability
- Referral bonuses
How to take the next step
- Email:
- Apply online to the Crystal Lake, IL office
- Call/Text:
- Visit: 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St., West Dundee, IL 60118
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