CNC Large Mill CAD/CAM Programmer

Company Summary Our client is a well-established, family-oriented manufacturer that builds precision metal products. They run a temperature-controlled facility and value a close-knit, dependable team, stable employment, and real work-life balance. Job Summary Our client is hiring a senior-level large part CNC machinist/programmer for first shift. There is a gap in programming and process expertise, and this hire will close it by getting the most out of a large twin-column vertical machining center with interchangeable heads and tooling. The role includes hands-on machining, setups, and programming, and can be or will grow into a technical lead position over the facility's three large machines. The lead would standardize programming, setups, and production methods across that area. Responsibilities Perform full setups and operate large vertical milling equipment Program new jobs and make significant modifications to existing programs Troubleshoot issues outside standard production routines, including using probing and restarting programs at intermediate points Safely handle large, heavy parts and operate cranes and related material-handling equipment Develop and standardize processes, setups, and programming practices across multiple large machines Work closely with operators, production personnel, and peers to improve machine utilization Over time, help expand the use of offline programming Requirements Large vertical milling experience, including parts of roughly 800-1,500+ lbs and up to 12-14 feet long Milling experience (lathe-only backgrounds will not qualify) Minimum FANUC control experience Ability to program or make significant program changes Full setup capability and safe crane/material-handling experience Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach Comfortable working hands-on in the machine area while contributing at a programming, setup, and technical level Must be able to work on-site, first shift Preferred Requirements Okuma control experience Experience on large Okuma machines CAD/CAM experience, with Fusion preferred Offline programming experience Experience leading, training, or standardizing processes across multiple machines Compensation/Benefits $30-$45 per hour depending on programming and machining capability Overtime available and paid, but not routinely required Stable employment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance Location Loves Park, Illinois. This is an on-site role, not remote. First shift runs 7:00 AM-3:30 PM. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maverick Group US LLC