CNC Lathe Set-up Machinist

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering • Wood Dale, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Aegis is partnered with multiple growing machine shops and OEM manufacturers in the Wood Dale / Itasca area that are expanding production due to strong demand across aerospace, industrial equipment, custom machinery, and data center projects. They are hiring experienced CNC Machinists and CNC Lathe Setup Machinists for multiple openings within high-mix, low-volume machining environments. These are excellent opportunities for machinists looking for strong long-term growth, overtime, and stable work with expanding manufacturing organizations.

Requirements

• 3+ years CNC machining or setup experience
• Ability to independently set up CNC lathes or mills
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Experience using micrometers, gauges, and comparators
• CNC Tooling Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Nice To Haves

• High-mix / low-volume machining experience preferred
• Fanuc, Mazak, or Mazatrol experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC lathe or mill setups independently
• Install tooling, jaws, and enter offsets
• Prove out jobs and perform first-piece inspections
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Make adjustments to maintain part quality and tolerances
• Support operators and troubleshoot machining issues
• Maintain inspection documentation and production records

Benefits

• strong long-term growth
• overtime
• stable work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees