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Posted August 22, 2026

Precision VMC Setup Machinist -- FANUC Controls

Atlas Fibre
Northbrook, IL, US Full Time
20USD - 29USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Build Precision with Atlas Fibre

Join a team that values craftsmanship, autonomy, and continuous improvement. On our 2nd shift, you’ll be the precision driver behind FANUC-controlled VMCs, ensuring every first article paves the way for repeatable, high-quality production.

Why This Role Matters
  • Own end-to-end setups on FANUC ROBODRILL CNC machining centers.
  • Translate prints and GD&T into accurate, stable processes.
  • Safeguard quality and throughput with disciplined inspection and tool management.
Core Responsibilities
  • Set up and operate FANUC ROBODRILL CNC mills.
  • Read blueprints/work instructions; apply GD&T correctly.
  • Install tooling; set and verify work/tool offsets.
  • Prepare vises, fixtures, and workholding for rigidity and repeatability.
  • Validate first articles and fine-tune offsets as required.
  • Monitor tool wear and perform timely replacements.
  • Inspect parts with calipers, micrometers, indicators, and height gauges.
  • Meet quality and production standards; follow all safety procedures.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of CNC mill setup experience.
  • Experience with FANUC ROBODRILL or similar FANUC-controlled VMCs.
  • Strong blueprint literacy and GD&T comprehension.
  • Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
  • Comfort holding tight tolerances in production environments.
Compensation and How to Stand Out

Posted range: $20–$29/hour. If your background exceeds this range, apply and complete the questionnaire below—tell us why you merit a higher rate. Exceptional candidates are evaluated individually.

Technical Questionnaire
  1. Setup Planning: What do you confirm from the blueprint, setup sheet, CNC program, tooling list, material, and workholding before starting?
  2. Offsets: Walk through your process for establishing and verifying work and tool offsets, including indicating the vise or fixture.
  3. First Article Diagnosis: If a first article fails, how do you determine whether the root cause is setup, tooling, program, workholding, machine, or measurement?
  4. Tooling Health: What signs indicate a tool is dull/chipped/deflecting/rubbing or unsuitable, and how do you correct?
  5. FANUC/ROBODRILL Background: Share years of setup experience, materials cut, typical tolerances, and your experience with offsets and first article inspections.
Technical Proficiencies
  • CNC Tooling
  • G-Code
  • M-Code
  • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
Equipment You’ll Run
  • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (FANUC)
  • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (FANUC)

Shift: 2nd Shift

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