CNC Machine Set-Up II - Haas Experience Required at HuFriedyGroup
Job Description
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
HuFriedyGroup 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), tailstocks, 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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