CNC Machine Setup Specialist - Haas Experience Required

At a Glance Company: HuFriedy Group Location: West Chicago, IL (temporary) Northbrook, IL (permanent, Summer 2026 relocation planned) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 (paid per company policy) Shifts Available: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM ($0.50/hr differential) 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (10% shift differential) Overtime: As needed Experience Level: Senior Setup Machinist (5 years CNC experience) Why This Role Exists HuFriedyGroup is expanding its high-mix, low-volume precision machining capability to support world-class dental and medical instruments. This role exists to strengthen 4-axis machining capability , reduce setup redundancy, and support complex multi-face parts with tight quality requirements. This is a true setup role - not an operator position - with real ownership over machine accuracy, repeatability, and process improvement. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Independently set up HAAS 3-axis and 4-axis CNC milling machines Install, indicate, and align 4-axis rotary tables (A-axis) , tailstocks, and tombstones Load, verify, edit, and prove out CNC programs using indexed and continuous 4-axis motion Establish and verify work offsets (G54-G59) , rotary offsets, and tool length offsets Perform first-article inspections on multi-face components and adjust offsets/programs in real time Troubleshoot advanced 4-axis issues including: Angular misalignment Rotary zero-return errors Positional repeatability problems Tool clearance and collision risk Optimize machining strategies to reduce multiple setups through effective 4-axis indexing Support frequent changeovers in a high-mix, low-volume environment Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on fixture design, tooling, and program improvements Train and support CNC Operators on safe operation and 4-axis best practices Machines, Controls & Software You'll work hands-on with: Machines: HAAS CNC milling machines (3-axis & 4-axis) Rotary Systems: HAAS TRT / HRT rotary tables, tombstones, multi-face fixturing Controls: HAAS CNC controls Programming: G-code editing at the machine (A-axis logic, indexing, safe starts) Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, precision gages Materials You'll Work With Stainless steel Specialty alloys used in dental and medical instruments What We're Looking For Required 5 years of CNC machining experience with significant setup responsibility Hands-on experience setting up 4-axis HAAS milling machines (required) Experience with: Rotary tables (TRT / HRT or equivalent) Tombstone and multi-face fixturing Complex part orientation and datum control Strong blueprint reading skills, including advanced GD&T (position, profile, concentricity, runout) Proficiency editing G-code, including: A-axis commands Indexing logic Program prove-out and safe start procedures Strong understanding of precision measurement for multi-axis components Preferred (Not Required) Medical or dental manufacturing experience Exposure to continuous improvement or process optimization work Why Machinists Like Working Here True setup ownership - not just loading parts Advanced 4-axis work in a clean, regulated environment High-mix, technical machining (no boring long-run production) Stable, long-term work in medical manufacturing Strong pay, shift differentials, and sign-on bonus Opportunity to influence fixtures, processes, and machining strategy Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $25.00 - $36.00/hr (DOE) Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 Benefits Include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid company holidays Shifts: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift available Shift differentials apply as listed Overtime as needed Apply Experienced setup machinists can apply directly through hireCNC . Apply Now or save this role to come back later.

Created: 2026-03-06