We are working with a client company in the Urbana-Champaign, IL area seeking a CNC Machinists/Set-up Operator for 2nd shift.
Ideal Background
- 3–10+ years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, 5-axis)
- Comfortable with setup and operation, not just button-pushing
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tight tolerances
- Experience making offsets and basic program edits (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of tooling selection and cutting parameters Experience with first article inspections and in-process quality checks
Technical Skillset
- Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges
- Understanding of feeds & speeds, materials (steel, aluminum, stainless)
- Fixture setup and part changeovers
- Preventative machine maintenance basics
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure (nice to have)
Production Environment Traits
- High attention to detail and quality mindset
- Ability to run multiple machines (if applicable)
- Consistent attendance and reliability
- Team-oriented but able to work independently
- Comfortable in a fast-paced job shop or medium-volume production environment
Bonus Experience (Often Valuable)
- CAD/CAM exposure (Mastercam, Fusion 360, etc.)
- Multi-axis machining (4th/5th axis)
- Proto@type + short-run experience
- Troubleshooting scrap and improving cycle times
For more information or to apply directly, contact Alana at alana.seddon@gogpac.com
Keywords: manufacturing, CNC, Machinist, metals, 5-axis, lathe, milling