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Experienced CNC Setup Machinist / Precision Grinder

LTL Company
Rockford, IL Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Experienced CNC Setup Machinist / Precision Grinder

LTL Company | Rockford, IL | 1st Shift

Family-run job shop in Rockford, making chips since 1917. We're a high-mix, low-volume to mid volume shop, so the work changes constantly and no two weeks look the same.

We are looking for an experienced CNC setup machinist who can set up and run CNC mills or lathes from start to finish. We're also interested in experienced precision grinders with hands-on ID, OD, or surface grinding experience.

Tell us what you're good at.

We have the flexibility to build the job around the right person. If you're strong in one area, we can use that. If you're a well-rounded machinist who likes working across different machines and solving different problems, there's room for that too.

What We're Looking For

You should be able to:

  • Read and work from blueprints, including GD&T
  • Perform your own setups with minimal supervision
  • Inspect your own work using micrometers, bore gages, indicators, and other inspection tools
  • Make adjustments and solve problems when a job isn't running correctly
  • Speak up when something doesn't look right
  • Take pride in producing good parts

CNC Machining

Setup experience is more important to us than experience with a specific machine brand. Experience with any of the following is valuable:

  • CNC mill or lathe setup
  • Editing programs at the machine
  • G-code and M-code
  • Tooling and workholding
  • Adjusting speeds and feeds
  • Improving setups, cycle times, or processes
  • Okuma or Haas experience

Precision Grinding

We're also interested in experienced precision grinders with hands-on experience in:

  • ID grinding
  • OD grinding
  • Surface grinding
  • Tight-tolerance inspection

You do not need experience in both CNC machining and precision grinding. We're looking for experienced people who are strong at what they do.

Pay

Up to $32 per hour based on actual experience and capability.

The higher end of the range is for experienced machinists or precision grinders who can independently set up, troubleshoot, and produce tight-tolerance work.

What We Offer

  • 1st shift
  • Company pays 80% of the employee health insurance premium
  • Multiple health plan options
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Profit sharing
  • SIMPLE IRA with company match
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Tuition assistance
  • Safety boot allowance
  • Company-paid prescription safety glasses
  • 50% paid gym membership
  • Air-conditioned shop
  • Full-time or part-time flexibility

We're not looking for a perfect résumé. We're looking for someone who knows machining, does good work, and wants to be part of a smaller shop where their experience matters.

Apply through Indeed or call the shop at 815-874-0913 and ask for Jeremy or Scott.

you can also stop by and fill out an application our office hours are M-F 8am -3pm

Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32

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