CNC Machining Center Programmer-Setter (Mazak VMC/HMC)

Make Precision Your Craft

Join us in Machesney Park, IL as a CNC Machining Center Programmer–Setter focused on Mazak vertical and horizontal machining centers. You’ll combine hands-on setup with smart programming to deliver consistent, high‑quality parts while guiding a small milling team to peak performance.

A day in the life

You start by loading a new job on a Mazak VMC, dialing in tooling and offsets for optimal performance. A quick pivot to a Mazak HMC has you refining a Mazatrol program, blending in some G-code for complex features. With gauges in hand, you verify critical dimensions, collaborate with engineering to streamline a toolpath, and coach operators through a tricky setup. Before you wrap up, you document production data and leave a safe, organized work area ready for the next run.

What you’ll do

• Set up and operate Mazak VMC and HMC equipment to meet specifications and timelines.
• Create and adjust CNC programs using Mazatrol and G-code for accurate, repeatable results.
• Perform tool changes, manage offsets, and fine-tune parameters for optimal cycle times and surface finish.
• Inspect parts with precision measuring instruments to ensure print compliance.
• Partner with engineering and production to improve machining processes and workflows.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and resolve problems quickly to minimize downtime.
• Record production data and maintain accurate job documentation.
• Lead and support a team of 2–3 milling operators, keeping work on track and assisting with issues as they arise.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical machining education/certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience setting up and programming Mazak VMCs and HMCs.
• Fluency in Mazatrol and G-code programming.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Hands-on proficiency with precision measurement and quality control practices.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative work style.
• Flexibility to adjust hours as needed to meet production demands.

Location

Machesney Park, IL