CNC Mill Machinist

CNC Mill Machinist 1st Shift (3, 4 & 5-Axis Setup Operator)Location: Schiller Park, IL (On-site)Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM 3:30 PM | Monday FridayPay Rate: Up to $35.00/hour (Starting rate commensurate with experience)Position Type: Full-Time, PermanentBenefits: 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, comprehensive health/dental/vision benefits, paid holidays, and generous PTO.Why Join Our Team?Are you tired of dark, greasy shops and repetitive production lines? Step into a stable, highly organized, 50-person precision manufacturing job shop that feels different the moment you walk through the door. We run a clean, modern, ultra-bright facility equipped with state-of-the-art 3-axis, 4-axis rotary, and 5-axis trunnion vertical machining centers.In this role, you aren’t just a button-pusher. You will have complete ownership over your setups, troubleshooting, and optimization, working alongside a collaborative team that values quality over raw volume.Key Responsibilities:Advanced Setup & Operation: Independently execute complex, complete setups and efficient changeovers on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis vertical CNC milling centers utilizing Fanuc and Okuma OSP controls.G-Code & M-Code Editing: Read, interpret, and confidently optimize CNC programs at the machine. Adjust work-shifts, tool numbers, offsets, and fix program errors on the fly.Precision Quality & Inspection: Interpret complex engineering blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and blueprints. Perform meticulous first-part and in-process inspections using standard precision tools.High-Mix, Low-Volume Workflow: Manage a dynamic, high-mix, low-volume workload with efficiency. Run dual machines when cycle times safely permit.Material Optimization: Select proper feeds, speeds, and tooling configurations to machine tool steels and other challenging, high-tolerance materials.Position Requirements (What You Bring):Experience: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated CNC mill setup and operation experience, ideally within a fast-paced job shop environment.Control Proficiency: Strong, proven expertise operating and editing G/M code on Fanuc controls.Capacity: Competency machining precision components ranging from 0.5 to 22 inches in diameter.Blueprint Literacy: Exceptional ability to read complex blueprints and machine demanding materials like tool steels.Preferred Qualifications (A Plus, Not a Dealbreaker):Experience running and setup on Okuma OSP controls.Familiarity or exposure to CAD/CAM software platforms (such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks).How to Apply:If you are an experienced CNC Machinist looking for a permanent, 1st shift home with a clean shop, great culture, and reliable hours, we want to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!