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CNC Lathe Operator/Setup Person

TMA
Schiller Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

Avers Machine & Gear, a TMA Member company, is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Set Up Person/ Operator to add to our team in Schiller Park, IL. Avers Machine & Gear is a growing precision manufacturing company located in the NW Suburbs (near O'hare Airport) in Schiller Park, IL.

The CNC Lathe Set Up/ Operator will be responsible for performing the setup of machine, in process inspection, and running of small to medium batch production jobs. The ideal candidate will be team oriented with a good attitude.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate CNC Lathes, Okuma experience a plus
  • Work well in team environment
  • Operate, load/unload material, indicate vices/fixtures, and deburr
  • Inspect and verify conformance to specifications, high blueprint reading ability
  • Provide crucial input on work holding , CNC tool path, and tool/cutter selection

Requirements:

  • CNC operating experience
  • Able to program a plus , if no experience (will train)
  • Mastery of setting up fixtures, tooling, vices, and clamps
  • Operate machines running complex and high tolerance components
  • Follows all safety and work rules and practices
  • Passionate about prototyping and machining
  • Strong work ethic and highly motivated
  • Meticulous attention to detail and well organized
  • Strong verbal communication skills, team oriented
  • Excellent mathematic knowledge including multiplication, division, fractions.
  • Independent and willing to take initiative
  • Able to work in a fast-paced constantly changing environment with tight deadlines and occasional long hours
  • Bilingual in English and/or Spanish and Polish a plus, not required

 

 

 

 

 

Salary : $22 - $35

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