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CNC Setup Machinist

Laborup
Crystal Lake, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2027

Overview

We’re hiring CNC Machinists across a range of experience levels to join our precision machining team supporting the fast-growing semiconductor industry on 1st and 2nd shift.

Whether you’re still developing your machining skills or have years of experience running complex CNC equipment, we have opportunities that can match your current capabilities while giving you room to advance. Depending on your background, you may begin by running proven jobs or step directly into independent setups, troubleshooting, process improvements, and complex high-mix machining.

You’ll have the opportunity to build experience across CNC mills, turning centers, mill-turn equipment, and other advanced machinery while progressing into increasingly technical and higher-paying work.

What Makes This Opportunity Great

  • Training & Development: Come in with the skills you have today and train into setups, new machines, and more advanced work, across mills, lathes, mill-turns, and brand-new equipment.
  • Fast-Growing Operation: Growing business is driving continued investment in equipment and people.
  • All Experience Levels Welcome: Opportunities for junior operators, developing machinists, experienced setup machinists, leads, and programmers.
  • Excellent Earning Potential: 15% shift differential plus optional Friday overtime.

Shift

  • 1st shift: Monday - Friday (5x8s)
  • 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday (4x10s)

Compensation

  • $5k sign-on bonus (on 2nd shift)
  • $28 - $40 / hr (including differential)
  • $23 - $35 / hr on 1st shift
  • 15% shift differential
  • Regular overtime availability

Responsibilities

  • Complete Setups: Independently set up CNC equipment from blueprint through first-part completion.
  • Blueprint Interpretation: Read and understand complex prints and manufacturing documentation.
  • Program Adjustments: Make offset changes and basic G-code edits as needed.
  • Quality Verification: Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment.
  • Process Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve machining, tooling, and production issues independently.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate production, inspection, and quality records.
  • Technical Support: Support other machinists with setups, troubleshooting, and machining questions.
  • Safe Production: Produce high-quality parts while consistently following established safety procedure

Qualifications

Required

  • 1 years of CNC machining experience
  • Independent setup machining experience
  • Experience with CNC mills and lathes
  • Strong blueprint interpretation skills
  • Proficient with precision measuring equipment
  • Experience editing offsets and G-code
  • Strong troubleshooting abilities

Preferred

  • High-mix, low-volume machining experience
  • Mill-turn machining experience
  • 5-axis machining experience
  • CAD/CAM experience
  • Manual machining background
  • Technical machining education or apprenticeship
  • Experience mentoring less experienced machinists
  • Continuous improvement experience

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Salary : $23 - $35

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