Hiring: CNC Set-Up II (All Shifts) Company: HuFriedyGroup Location: Northbrook, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:35:43 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Lean Manufacturing, Workday About the job Experience: •8+ years of CNC machine setup experience in a precision manufacturing environment. Required Skills: •The CNC Machine Set-Up II is responsible for setting up, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC equipment to support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. •This position performs complex machine setups with minimal supervision and independently completes new and repeat setups, machine changeovers, tooling adjustments, first article inspections, process verification, and machining optimization. •The CNC Machine Set-Up II serves as a technical resource to the manufacturing team, supports Engineering and continuous improvement initiatives, and provides guidance and mentorship to less experienced Machine Operators and CNC Set-Up Technicians. •Practice and promote safe work practices by following company safety policies, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe material and chip-handling practices. •Set up CNC machines for production, including tooling installation, machine changeovers, fixture alignment, offsets, and machine preparation. •Perform complex setups independently with minimal supervision. •Change and adjust cutting tools, including drills, reamers, boring bars, knurls, inserts, and other live or static tooling. •Perform daily machine maintenance, including cleaning collets and guide bushings, boring jaws, aligning vises and fixtures, lubrication, and routine equipment inspections. Qualifications: •Demonstrated ability to independently perform complex CNC machine setups with minimal supervision. •Demonstrated capacity to safely set up and operate CNC lathes, Swiss-type lathes, vertical machining centers, and related manufacturing equipment. •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, setup sheets, and work instructions. •Demonstrated capacity to use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, and comparators. •Demonstrated ability to perform first article inspections and verify product conformance to specifications. •Demonstrated capacity to perform minor CNC program edits and make adjustments to tool offsets, speeds, and feeds. •Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to CNC machining processes. •Demonstrated capacity to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday. •Demonstrated capacity to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as business needs require. •Demonstrated capacity to maintain regular and reliable attendance. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!