Precision CNC Mill Setup & Programming Technician Bedford Park Is this you?
- Do you enjoy turning complex blueprints into precisely machined components?
- Are you fluent in G & M code and comfortable programming at the control?
- Can you set up 3-, 4-, and 5-axis vertical mills and work independently?
Role highlights
- Operate multiple brands of CNC vertical milling machines (3/4/5-axis) and perform simple on-control programming.
- Execute first-article and in-process inspections to confirm quality.
- Partner with shop leadership to communicate setup parameters and troubleshoot issues.
- Coach team members in lower classifications and share performance feedback with the shop manager/shift.
- Maintain a clean, safe workspace: sweep, mop, wipe down machines, and remove waste routinely.
- Capture accurate production data in shop floor management software.
What you bring
- High School Diploma; additional machining education preferred (Machinist Certificate, MIMS Certificate).
- 3–5 years of direct CNC vertical mill setup/operation experience for complex precision parts.
- Strength in complex 2D/3D setups; 3D mold machining is a plus.
- Experience with Fanuc and/or Mazak controls; readiness to learn 4th-axis setup and programming.
- Skill with precision measurement tools (O.D./I.D./depth mics, dial indicators, calipers, height gauge, dial bore gauge) and their care.
- Ability to read/interpret blueprints and apply practical shop math (read/write/apply).
- Self-directed work style; manual machining experience is a plus.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
Proficiency checklist
- CNC Tooling
- CNC Programming
- CNC Machine Repair
- CNC Machine Installation
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
Pay & shift
- Competitive pay range of $32.00-36.50
- Pay: Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications
- 2nd shift, Monday–Friday
- 8 hours, 02:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Bedford Park location. Join us to produce complex, precision components with consistency and care.
