CNC Machine Set-Up II - Haas

At a Glance

Company: HuFriedy Group
Location: West Chicago, IL (temporary) Northbrook, IL (permanent, Summer 2026 relocation planned)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $32 - $40 per hour (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 (paid per company policy)
Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (+$0.50/hr differential)
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (% shift differential)
  Overtime: As needed
  Experience Level: Senior Setup Machinist (5+ years CNC experience)

Why This Role Exists

Hu Friedy Group  is expanding its high-mix, low-volume precision machining capability to support world-class dental and medical instruments. This role exists to strengthen 4-axis machining capability, reduce setup redundancy, and support complex multi-face parts with tight quality requirements.

This is a true setup role - not an operator position - with real ownership over machine accuracy, repeatability, and process improvement.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Independently set up HAAS 3-axis and 4-axis CNC milling machines
• Install, indicate, and align 4-axis rotary tables (A-axis), tail stocks, and tombstones
• Load, verify, edit, and prove out CNC programs using indexed and continuous 4-axis motion
• Establish and verify work offsets (G54-G59), rotary offsets, and tool length offsets
• Perform first-article inspections on multi-face components and adjust offsets/programs in real time
• Troubleshoot advanced 4-axis issues including:
  • Angular misalignment
  • Rotary zero-return errors
  • Positional repeatability problems
  • Tool clearance and collision risk
• Optimize machining strategies to reduce multiple setups through effective 4-axis indexing
• Support frequent changeovers in a high-mix, low-volume environment
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on fixture design, tooling, and program improvements
• Train and support CNC Operators on safe operation and 4-axis best practices

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work hands-on with:

• Machines: HAAS CNC milling machines (3-axis & 4-axis)
• Rotary Systems: HAAS TRT / HRT rotary tables, tombstones, multi-face fixturing
• Controls: HAAS CNC controls
• Programming: G-code editing at the machine (A-axis logic, indexing, safe starts)
• Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, precision gages

Materials You'll Work With

• Stainless steel
• Specialty alloys used in dental and medical instruments

What We're Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience with significant setup responsibility
• Hands-on experience setting up 4-axis HAAS milling machines (required)
• Experience with:
  • Rotary tables (TRT / HRT or equivalent)
  • Tombstone and multi-face fixturing
  • Complex part orientation and datum control
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including advanced GD&T (position, profile, concentricity, runout)
• Proficiency editing G-code, including:
  • A-axis commands
  • Indexing logic
  • Program prove-out and safe start procedures
• Strong understanding of precision measurement for multi-axis components

Preferred (Not Required)

• Medical or dental manufacturing experience
• Exposure to continuous improvement or process optimization work

Why Machinists Like Working Here

• True setup ownership - not just loading parts
• Advanced 4-axis work in a clean, regulated environment
• High-mix, technical machining (no boring long-run production)
• Stable, long-term work in medical manufacturing
• Strong pay, shift differentials, and sign-on bonus
• Opportunity to influence fixtures, processes, and machining strategy

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $25 - $36/hr (DOE)
Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays

Shifts:

• 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift available
• Shift differentials apply as listed
• Overtime as needed

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