Multi-Axis CNC Setup & Programming Machinist — Granite City, IL

Picture your day beginning on a clean, well-organized shop floor in Granite City, IL. You review a new work order, pull up the blueprint, and confirm tolerances. With confident hands, you fixture the part, dial in your offsets, and fine-tune G-code to get the first piece just right. Throughout the shift, you keep machines humming, quality on target, and documentation accurate—collaborating with teammates to make each run a little faster and a little better than the last.

A day in the shop

• Set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts per specifications and drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to plan each operation.
• Monitor machine operations continuously to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on CNC equipment.
• Keep your cell and workbench spotless and compliant with safety protocols.
• Collaborate with peers to improve processes, fixtures, and workflows.
• Record production data and maintain clear, accurate documentation.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; a machining technical degree/certification is preferred.
• Hands-on experience as a CNC Machinist or closely related role.
• Proficiency operating CNC lathes, mills, and related machining equipment.
• Strong understanding of CNC setup and G-code programming.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and complex blueprints.
• Exceptional attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working independently as well as within a team.
• Clear communication skills and a positive, solutions-first attitude.

Core competencies

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Manual Machining Skills
• CAD/CAM Software

Equipment you’ll run and learn

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan)
• CNC Automation Solutions
• Manual Grinder
• Manual Lathe
• CNC Laser Cutter
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan)
• CNC Waterjet
• CNC Router
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Grinder (Okuma)
• CNC Wire Bending Machine
• CNC Plasma Cutter
• Manual Vertical Mill (Bridgeport)
• CAM Software
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)

Join a collaborative team where innovation meets craftsmanship—and where the quality of your work truly makes a difference.