[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies · Buffalo Grove, IL # CNC Machine Set-up Operator I Buffalo Grove, IL, United States Full-time $25.00 - $28.00 Operations Listed on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s official careers site. Posted August 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wabtec/3743990014717286-cnc-machine-set-up-operator-i) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/) / CNC Machine Set-up Operator I ## Job description ### Summary Must be able to Set-Up and operate Two different types of machines VMC’s, HMC’s, TMC’s, Co2 Lasers, Fiber Laser, Break Press and /or Robotic Welders. Produces machined parts by setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. ### Duties and Responsibilities Ability to perform light program edit on Mills, Lathes, Lasers and /or Robotic Welders by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and simple trigonometry; proving part programs. Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes. Maintains equipment by completing the daily preventive maintenance requirements. Sets-up aforementioned machines by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, indicating vice or work piece, bar feeders, cutting conditions. Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards. Able to read micrometers and calipers. Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Documents actions by completing production and quality logs. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Ability to follow instructions, and management directive. Ensure a safe working environment, good housekeeping and 5’s for your respective area and all of VBI Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires basic understand of blueprint reading, leadership capability and ability to solve problems. Salary Range - $25.00 - $28.00 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 58 days - Location: Buffalo Grove, IL, United States - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $25.00 - $28.00[Apply on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wabtec/3743990014717286-cnc-machine-set-up-operator-i) ## More jobs at Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ### [CNC Machine Set-up & Operator III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/45c10e5a504b761d61fc/) Buffalo Grove, IL, United States ### [Project Manager - NPD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/e7615b4b1301d7a167a5/) Buffalo Grove, IL, United States ### [Accounting Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/dfa6fc333ab310b539e8/) Buffalo Grove, IL, United States ### [Assembler I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/135087279cd9a6e2b7b4/) Buffalo Grove, IL, United States ### [Assembler I (1st or 2nd shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/82e361c469446c3f7eaa/) Buffalo Grove, IL, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [NC/CNC Machine Set-Up & Operate - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/f7ce111d8b953ce6ad49/) Eaton · Syracuse, New York, USA ### [2nd Shift CNC Set-up Operator (RussellStoll)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/78f2984b310a26ebd6ac/) ABB · Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States of America ### [cnc machine operator IV](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/60b2370518423a0beb60/) BAE Systems · Aiken, South Carolina, United States ### [CNC Machine Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/ffe44d6c84d5dc1d8c8f/) Comfort Systems USA · Chandler, AZ ### [NC/CNC Machine Operator - 3rd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/0db6ab269c1f33b0aad7/) Eaton · Syracuse, New York, USA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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