CNC Setup Technician

Our client is seeking an experienced CNC Setup Technician to join their manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC lathes and mills to ensure efficient production of high-quality precision components. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with CNC machine setup, G-code editing, blueprint reading, and precision measurement, along with the ability to independently resolve machining issues and maintain production quality.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set up CNC machines by mounting and securing tools, fixtures, and workpieces.
• Load, edit, and adjust G-code CNC programs.
• Perform first-piece inspections using precision measuring tools and make machine offsets as needed.
• Troubleshoot machining issues such as:
• Worn tooling
• Machine vibration
• Feed/speed adjustments
• Perform routine machine maintenance:
• Lubrication
• Cleaning
• Coolant replacement
• Maintain setup sheets, production logs, and quality inspection documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of CNC setup

Strong ability to:

• Read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Interpret job routers.
• Understand fixtures and work holding.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment:
• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Gauges

Strong understanding of:

• G-code
• CNC machining processes
• CNC lathes and mills
• High school diploma or GED required; machining certificate or technical diploma preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Good close, distance, peripheral, and color vision with depth perception.

Work Environment:

• Office/manufacturing environment with normal noise levels.

Ideal Candidate Summary:

• 5 8+ years setting up CNC machines.
• Comfortable editing G-code.
• Experienced with blueprint reading and precision measurement.
• Able to troubleshoot machining issues independently.
• Familiar with both CNC lathes and mills and capable of performing first-piece inspections and routine maintenance.

Salary: $26-$32/HR (depends on experience level) + benefits.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.