CNC Programmer
Solve Industrial Motion Group · Rochester, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Solve Industrial Motion Group (industrial) in Rochester, IL. Identifies, obtains, or recommends for purchase tools and fixtures needed to meet current specification dimensioning and tolerancing for current projects.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, CNC, Machining, Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 1004 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 58%
- Team leadership 52%
- ✓ Machining 48%
- ✓ Tooling 45%
- ✓ Robotics 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Solve Industrial Motion Group
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Solve Industrial Motion GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Performs CNC machine setup and operate as well as programming that meets with B&B Manufacturing Inc.'s
requirements
in accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness for part production. The ability to operate as required on multiple machines, measurement validation, overall equipment operation and housekeeping for area working in as well as assisting in meeting or exceeding daily customer production requirements. Being the primary source for operation of CNC machines, processing, and executing all departmental and B&B procedures. Reads machining instructions and the interpretation of blueprints to determine efficient running of components to meet engineered drawing requirements. Identifies, obtains, or recommends for purchase tools and fixtures needed to meet current specification dimensioning and tolerancing for current projects. Clamps workpiece in fixtures or presses or mounts to ensure parts consistently run to print. Positions and secures gaging to validate all dimensional
requirements
and makes necessary minor adjustment using wrenches and other hand tools. Maintains set feed rates and rotation speeds of CNC Swiss Mill and workpiece. Verifies conformance of milled parts to specifications, using micrometers, and involute checker (if available) or any other standard measurement device that validates the quality of the part being produced. Compute necessary dimensions and applying knowledge of shop mathematics to ensure the consistent and repeatable accuracy of the parts being run. Machine plastic or other nonmetallic materials as well as the process
requirements
to meet customer expectations. Experienced with custom or production work, or with particular material, product or size, type or trade names of machines such as Haas-Robo Drill, Tsugami Swiss Mill etc.
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Candidates with Swiss CNC Machine experience highly preferred B&B Manufacturing, now part of Solve Industrial Motion Group strives to be the trusted source for engineered bearings and power transmission solutions. Supported by a diverse range of products within Solve's brand portfolio and our unmatched technical expertise, we have over 100,000 ready-to-ship components. At Solve we innovate with ambition, offering custom solutions in a wide range of applications. We obsess over our customers, leveraging our nationwide network for industry leading product availability, and best-in-class customer service. Our engaged team leads with integrity, and unites with purpose, driving toward innovation and continuous improvement every day. Hourly Rate $20-25 POSITION DESCRIPTION: The CNC Programmer is responsible for programming, setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC machines, as well as using FANUC controls. The role focuses on producing precision components that meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.