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CNC Vertical Milling Machinist/Setup

gpac
Village, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
An established manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC Vertical Milling Machinist / Setup Operator with strong hands-on machining and setup capabilities. This position is ideal for a machinist who can independently set up equipment, make program adjustments, troubleshoot machining issues, and produce precision components from blueprints.

This is not a machine-operator-only position. Candidates should have several years of hands-on CNC machining experience and be comfortable taking ownership of the machining process from setup through final inspection.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC vertical milling equipment.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T.
  • Select appropriate tooling and determine proper feeds and speeds.
  • Edit CNC programs and make offsets as required.
  • Set up jobs independently and troubleshoot machining or tooling issues.
  • Inspect completed parts using precision measuring equipment.
  • Maintain dimensional accuracy and quality throughout production.
  • Machine larger, complex, and high-precision components.
  • Follow established safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

  • Several years of hands-on CNC machining and setup experience.
  • Strong setup experience beyond basic machine operation.
  • Ability to independently read blueprints and understand GD&T.
  • Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining processes.
  • Experience editing CNC programs and making offsets.
  • Ability to inspect your own work and troubleshoot machining problems.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Experience machining large or complex components highly valued.
  • Background in mold, die, tooling, aerospace, heavy industrial, or high-precision machining is a plus.

Interested?

For Confidential Consideration, Contact

Alana Seddon

Executive Search Consultant

Phone: 785-783-6703

Email: alana.seddon@gogpac.com

All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.

Keywords

CNC Machinist - CNC Setup Machinist - CNC Vertical Mill - Vertical Milling - CNC Mill - VTL - CNC Setup Operator - Vertical Machining Center - VMC - CNC Milling - Blueprint Reading - GD&T - CNC Programming - Program Editing - Tooling - Feeds and Speeds - Precision Machining - Large Parts Machining - Heavy Industrial Machining - Mold and Die - Tool and Die - Aerospace Machining - Setup Machinist

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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