What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mazatrol CNC Applications Specialist -- Vertical & Horizontal Mills position at Rusco Manufacturing?
Is this you?
- Do you translate prints into toolpaths without breaking a sweat?
- Are you fluent in both Mazatrol and G-code?
- Can you switch from a Mazak VMC to an HMC setup and keep the spindle turning?
If so, we’d like to meet you in Machesney Park, IL. As a Mazatrol CNC Applications Specialist, you’ll program, set up, and fine-tune Mazak vertical and horizontal machining centers while supporting a small team of operators to deliver precise parts on time.
Your impact- Own end-to-end setup and operation of Mazak VMC/HMC equipment per print and process specifications.
- Write and edit Mazatrol and G-code programs to achieve quality, accuracy, and throughput goals.
- Control tooling, offsets, and adjustments to maintain process stability.
- Verify dimensions and tolerances with precision measuring instruments.
- Work with engineering and production to optimize cycles and machining strategies.
- Keep the work area organized and compliant with safety protocols.
- Troubleshoot issues in real time to keep jobs moving.
- Document run data, parameters, and results for traceability.
- Guide 2–3 milling operators—set priorities, answer questions, and jump in when problems arise.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical machining training/certification is a plus.
- Hands-on experience programming and setting up Mazak VMCs and HMCs.
- Strong command of Mazatrol and G-code.
- Comfort reading blueprints and complex technical drawings.
- Proficiency with precision measurement and quality control methods.
- Detail orientation, analytical thinking, and practical problem-solving.
- Team-first communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet production needs.
A rush order hits the queue. You refine a Mazatrol program on the HMC, adjust a few offsets, and validate features with gauges. You coordinate with engineering to shave seconds off cycle time, then brief the operators on the updated setup. The parts pass inspection—first time.
LocationMachesney Park, IL
Salary : $22 - $35