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CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist - Setup, Operate with Programming

Location:

Rockford, Illinois

Posted:

12-May-2026

Employment Type:

Temp to Hire

Industry:

Machining

Job Number:

101219

Pay Rate:

$22.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Job Description

CNC Machinist – Temp to Hire
Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time Schedule

A growing, owner-operated machine shop is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our team on a temp-to-hire basis. We specialize in custom parts manufacturing and are looking for a dependable, hands-on machinist who can contribute to setup, operation, and machining processes in a small-shop environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for schedule flexibility, including semi-retired machinists or candidates seeking part-time hours.

Schedule Flexibility:
We are open to both full-time and part-time candidates:
  • Mornings only
  • 3–4 day work weeks
  • Standard 40-hour schedule
Core business hours are:
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation:
  • Pay range estimated at $22–$30/hour, depending on experience
  • Open to discussing compensation based on skill level and capabilities
  Position Responsibilities:
  • Setup and operate CNC Mills and Lathes
  • Perform machine edits and adjustments as needed
  • Read and interpret blueprints and specifications
  • Conduct tool inspections and maintain tooling organization
  • Ensure quality and accuracy of machined parts
  • Work with custom, small-part production
  • Lift materials and parts up to 50 lbs.
  Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Experience with Mazak and Haas CNC Mills
  • Ability to perform setups, edits, and machine operation independently
  • CNC programming experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with:
    • Mazak controls
    • G-Code
    • M-Code
  • Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
Programming experience is a huge plus; however, ownership is willing to assist with programming for the right candidate who demonstrates strong setup and operational abilities.

About the Shop:
  • Small team environment with 2–3 employees
  • Growing business with a strong backlog of orders
  • Opportunity to work closely with ownership in a collaborative setting
  • Currently no benefits offered, though ownership is open to exploring options in the future
This is a temp-to-hire opportunity, as ownership values seeing a candidate’s skills and work quality firsthand before making a permanent hire.

Apply Today:
Please apply directly to this posting. If already registered with FurstStaffing, contact Heidi at 815-229-7810.
 

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