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Mazatrol Lathe Applications Programmer & Setup Specialist

Rusco Manufacturing · Machesney Park, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Program at the machine in Mazatrol or G-code and complete end-to-end production setups.

  • Install fixtures
  • Load tools
  • Set tool registers and offsets
  • Configure machine control parameters

Run and validate first-piece sample parts before releasing to production.

Continuously monitor machining, identify malfunctions, and make real-time adjustments to stabilize the process.

Verify dimensions and finishes to prints using GD&T requirements.

Mazak controls:

  • T-32
  • T+
  • Fusion
  • Matrix
  • Smooth Control

CAM software:

  • Mastercam
  • Mazatrol

Equipment familiarity:

  • 2-axis CNC lathes
  • 3-axis CNC lathes
  • 4-axis CNC lathes
  • CNC Swiss (Star)

Must-have background:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience in a production manufacturing environment; 3–5 years preferred
  • G-code and M-code proficiency with strong CNC programming skills
  • Proven production setup capability for repeatable runs
  • PLC troubleshooting and PLC programming proficiency
  • Hands-on experience with Mazak CNC lathes (2–4 axis)
  • Comfort with CAM workflows and tools

Great to have:

  • Live tooling and Y-axis experience

Quality focus:

  • Strong command of GD&T and inspection against prints
  • Ownership of machine setups for production runs from first-piece through completion

Brands you’ll touch:

  • Mazak
  • Star

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