CNC Setup Person

CNC Setup Person (Lathe and/or Machining Center)

Tibor Machine Products is a leader in the contract machining industry. As one of the Midwest’s largest machining companies, Tibor Machine Products can handle volumes from prototype to production. We are currently seeking a highly skilled CNC Setup Person to join our team in Bridgeview, IL.

The ideal candidate will perform layouts and complex machine setups on (CNC) machinery. You will ensure machines are properly configured for production operators to produce precise parts and tools from metal. Machinery includes horizontal boring mills, as well as CNC vertical and horizontal lathes.

Position Highlights

• Performs machine setups and layouts for tools, fixtures, and attachments on CNC mills, lathes.
• Reviews complex blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine exact dimensions, tolerances, and the sequence of operations.
• Reads and interprets all technical engineering drawings, including advanced geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Selects, aligns, and secures proper holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and accessories on machines.
• Ability to calculate and program controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth of cut.
• Runs first-piece inspections to verify conformance, ensuring the setup meets strict specifications before handing it off to operations.
• Troubleshoots and identifies improvements to machining methods to ensure higher quality, reduced cycle times, and improved costs.
• Assists maintenance staff in the diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance of CNC machinery as necessary.
• Maintains safe operations by strictly adhering to company safety procedures and regulations.

Position Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training is highly preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of proven experience setting up CNC machinery.
• Technical Skills: working knowledge of tool geometry, tool application, and the effects of feeds and speeds.
• Language: Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Programming: G-code programming knowledge or editing capability is a strong plus.
• Machine Familiarity: Familiarity setting up Mori Seiki, Okuma, and Haas machines is a plus.
• Precision: Demonstrated ability to effectively set up some or all of the machines while holding close tolerances.
• Supervision: Ability to perform complex setup tasks with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Flexibility: Ability to work overtime as required.

What We Offer

• Pay: Commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with an employer match.