CNC Machinist/Setup

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