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Skilled - CNC Set Up

Carol Stream, IL 60188

Posted: 07/14/2026 Job Number: 812743 Pay Rate: 62,400 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description

Position Title: CNC Set Up Operator

Wage: $30.00-$35.00/hour

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 4:30pm-1:00am

QPS Employment Group is hiring a CNC Set Up Operator for a company in Carol Stream, IL. This is a direct hire opportunity on 2nd shift.

CNC Set Up Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Machine setup, operation, and startup, restarting the machine, adjust tooling to maintain proper sizes, replace broken or worn tooling
- Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges
- Secure all tooling and instruments required; position and secure work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures
- Understand how to adjust work offsets and part zero
- Understand how to adjust the speed and feed of the machine according to different part specifications
- Observe daily preventative machine maintenance: proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, clean machines, etc.
- Load tools, set tool diameters so that cutter radius compensation may be used
- Understand how to install workholding
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs

CNC Set Up Operator Requirements:
- Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to understand and edit NC Programs
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers as needed
- Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
- Basic computer skills required to perform inquiry, data collection or input
- Strong work ethic, willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

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