CNC Lathe & Horizontal Mill Setup Specialist

MTE Hydraulics
Rockford, IL

Ready to Own the Setup? Join Us on 2nd Shift.

Who We Are

MTE Hydraulics designs and builds U.S.-made hydraulic power units, pumps, motors, and flow dividers trusted by OEMs around the globe. Reliability and performance are our hallmark.

Is This You?

  • Do you read blueprints like a second language—including keyways for shaft work?
  • Can you stage tooling, set offsets, and bring a CNC lathe or horizontal mill online fast?
  • Do you love chasing microns and proving parts through precise inspection?
  • Are you the person who keeps machines humming with smart adjustments and basic PM?

What You’ll Tackle

  • Set up and operate CNC machines across drilling, milling, grinding, and turning
  • Convert engineering drawings into machine-ready dimensions and setups
  • Monitor production, optimize parameters, and correct deviations on the fly
  • Inspect parts for accuracy, repeatability, and surface finish requirements
  • Handle routine preventive maintenance to sustain uptime

Must-Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of CNC/manufacturing experience
  • Proven ability to read blueprints, gauges, and keyway specifications
  • Detail-driven problem solver who thrives both solo and on a team
  • Reliable, punctual, and adaptable in a high-paced shop

Nice-to-Have

  • Hands-on experience with lathes and/or horizontal mills

Technical Strengths

  • CNC Tooling
  • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
  • Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
  • Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement

Shift

2nd Shift

Compensation Note

Compensation will be set by the employer at a level aligned with your background—considering qualifications, experience, education, skills, training, certifications, and seniority.

Posted 2026-05-30

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