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Cnc Mill Set Up Operator (3-Axis And 4-Axis)

Posted on Nov. 3, 2025

  • Elgin, United States of America
  • 25.0 - 35.0 USD (hourly)
  • Full Time

Cnc Mill Set Up Operator (3-Axis And 4-Axis)

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I. Position Title: CNC Set up/ Operator for 3-axis and 4-axis Mills

II. Reports To: Plant Manager

III. Department: Production Machining

IV. Job Scope and Skill Set:

The Machinist’s job is to:

1) Safely Set up and operate CNC Mills. (Mazak, OKK, Fanuc Controls)

2) Measure work piece dimensions and determine accuracy of machine operation –perform first piece, in-process, and last piece inspections on parts using inspection tools and gages (calipers, micrometers, height gages, Vernier & digital) prior to submitting parts to quality control.

3) Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines and dies and daily cleaning.

4) Work with different metals such as Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel, Brass, Copper, Titanium, Inconel, and Monel.

· Set up and adjust machine controls to produce parts to customer specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation.

· Read blueprints, work orders and job folders to understand work piece specifications, tooling and material requirements.

· Observe machine operations to detect any problems; make any necessary adjustments to correct problems.

· Understand basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

V. Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

· Operate machines through cycles, to ensure specified timing. Stop machine to adjust as needed to maintain quality and production standards.

· Understand work piece specifications, tooling and material requirements and sequence of production operations.

· Observe machine operations to detect any problems as well as make any necessary adjustments to rectify issues.

· Understand basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

· Check the Schedule Monitor throughout the day for daily work assignments.

· Maintain and track your time by logging in and out of jobs in the ERP System.

· Complete all documentation necessary to run production, this includes: Inspection sheets, Job Traveler, and any tags.

· Complete all required inspections on work pieces to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met, these include: First piece inspection, In-Process Inspections and Last Piece Inspections using gauges, calipers and micrometers.

VI. Other Duties as Assigned and not limited to:

· Set up and operate deburring and related tools that remove excess material of burrs from surfaces, sharp edges or corners, buff or polish metal pieces as required.

· Maintain and monitor cutting tools.

· Report any problems with machines, production operations, machining, tooling or quality to the Process Engineer.

· Other assignments on an as needed basis per management.

VII. Experience and Knowledge:

· 5 years minimum of experience on a CNC Mill.

· Minimum 5 years working in manufacturing environment.

· Basic Math and Measurement skills to perform calculations for product specifications.

· Basic computer skills.

· Ability to read basic blueprints.

· Ability to communicate and write fluently in English.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 – 60 per week

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Work Location: In person


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