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CNC Set Up/Operator (Mazak Mills)

Sterling Engineering, Inc.
  • Itasca, IL
  • $30 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

Title: CNC Machinist – Mazak Mills
Location: Itasca, IL
Job Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Pay: Up to $30/hour, based on experience
Shift: 1st Shift | Overtime Available

We are seeking experienced CNC Machinists with hands-on experience setting up and operating Mazak CNC machining centers. This is an immediate need for machinists who can confidently set up and operate CNC mills, make program edits at the machine, and perform quality checks using precision measurement tools.

Programming experience, particularly with Mazatrol, is a strong plus and may provide an opportunity to move into a direct-hire position.

What You'll Do
  • Set up and operate Mazak CNC mills and machining centers
  • Set up and run production jobs according to drawings and specifications
  • Edit CNC programs directly at the machine as needed
  • Make offsets and adjustments to maintain part quality
  • Perform basic CNC programming when qualified
  • Use precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, and other QC measurement tools
  • Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and machining specifications
  • Perform in-process quality checks and ensure parts meet specifications
  • Troubleshoot machining and setup issues
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
Equipment / Controls
  • Mazak AJV
  • Mazak V515 machining center
  • Mazatrol controls
  • Fanuc controls are a plus
What We're Looking For
  • Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC mills
  • Mazak CNC experience is required
  • Ability to edit CNC programs at the machine
  • Experience using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measurement tools
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints
  • Mazatrol programming experience is highly preferred
  • Fanuc programming/editing experience is a plus
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Numbers & Facts

LocationItasca, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1969
Websitehttp://www.sterling-engineering.com

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

Skills

  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
  • Check Processingunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Editingunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Process Qualityunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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