Precision CNC Lathe/Mill Setup Machinist

Shape Precision Parts, Start to Finish

TekPro is partnering with a long-standing precision machining shop in Elgin, IL. On our 1st shift team, you’ll take full ownership of setups and production on CNC lathes or mills, building high-accuracy components for a variety of applications. If you like hands-on work, problem-solving at the machine, and a tight-knit, team-first environment, this role is for you.

What a Day Looks Like

You arrive to a clean, organized cell. You review prints, select tooling, set work offsets, and dial in your program. As parts come off the machine, you verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, then collaborate with quality and production to keep jobs moving smoothly. When tolerances get tight, you make smart adjustments to maintain efficiency and accuracy.

Open Roles (1st Shift)

CNC Lathe Machinist

• Pay: $28–$32/hr, based on experience.
• Set up and run CNC turning centers to produce precision components.
• Handle tooling changes, offsets, and fine-tune machine parameters.
• Inspect finished workpieces to confirm dimensional conformity.

CNC Milling Machinist

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Set up and operate CNC vertical or horizontal mills.
• Select tooling, adjust offsets, and troubleshoot processes as needed.
• Work from engineering drawings to manufacture accurate parts.

Your Impact

• Independently set up and operate CNC lathes or mills.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Execute tooling changes, establish work offsets, and make machine adjustments.
• Inspect using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision tools.
• Hold tight tolerances and meet quality specs consistently.
• Diagnose machining issues and improve cycle efficiency.
• Coordinate with production and quality to sustain flow.
• Keep a safe, orderly workstation.

Tools & Tech

Experience with Mori Seiki, Hurco, Hyundai, or similar CNC equipment is a plus.

The Fit

You’re an experienced machinist who values craftsmanship, autonomy, and collaboration. You enjoy a smaller, team-oriented environment where your skills are recognized and you can keep advancing your technical abilities.