CNC Machinist

Compensation: $30–$34/hr + 10% premium for 2nd shift | Day 1 benefits | Weekly pay | Aerospace & DefenseLocation: Elk Grove Village, IL | Schedule: Full-timeA day in the roleYou clock in and take ownership of a vertical or horizontal machining center. A new, tight-tolerance aerospace job is queued. You set the tone: choose and install workholding, pull the right cutters, and step through program prove-out until that first article earns approval. As the parts run, you dial in FANUC offsets and make thoughtful edits or parameter tweaks to land the print the first time. Your micrometers, calipers, bore gages, dial indicators—and, when applicable, the CMM—confirm you’re on target.Issues don’t wait for engineering here. When a finish isn’t quite right or a tool starts to wander, you investigate, correct, and keep the job moving. You translate complex GD&T into a clean, repeatable setup; document it clearly; and hand off to operators so the next shift continues without a hiccup. Before leaving, you tidy your area to 5S standards and brief the team on priorities, in-process work, and open items.What you’ll handleEnd-to-end setups on CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers, from workholding and tooling to prove-out and first-article signoffFANUC control adjustments—offsets, edits, and parameter changes—to hit tight tolerances quicklyIn-process and final inspection using micrometers, calipers, bore gages, dial indicators, and CMM where appropriateIndependent troubleshooting of out-of-tolerance conditions, tool wear, surface finish concerns, and machine alarmsConfident blueprint reading and GD&T interpretationClear setup documentation for smooth repeatability and operator handoffStrong shift communication so priorities and status carry over cleanlyMaintaining a clean, organized work area aligned to 5SWhat we’re looking forRequired5+ years of CNC milling with true start-to-finish setup responsibility (beyond operator-only work)Proven ability to independently set workholding, select tooling, and prove out programsExpert reading of blueprints and GD&THands-on precision measurement and first-article inspection experienceA track record of diagnosing and resolving tolerance, wear, and alarm issues on your ownStrongly preferredFANUC experience beyond running proven programs—offsets, edits, and parameter adjustmentsBackground in aerospace, defense, or heavy industrial precision manufacturingFamiliarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 systemsComfort with high-mix, low-volume, complex partsExperience informally coaching or mentoring operatorsCompensation, shift, and benefits$30–$34/hr, based on your actual setup experience2nd shift available with a 10% differentialMedical, dental, and vision starting day 1Weekly pay401(k) with company match, company-paid life and disability, HSA/FSAPaid vacation, sick time, and holidaysGainsharing bonus—when Acme succeeds, you share in itEngaging, non-repetitive work on aerospace and defense componentsClean, safe, modern facilityGrowth and stability75+ years strong—founded in 1948, PE-backed, and growingActive investment in your development: apprenticeship, workforce development, clear path to lead roles, training, and mentorshipAbout Acme IndustriesSince 1948, Acme Industries has delivered precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation from our Elk Grove Village, IL facility. We specialize in large, complex machined castings and forgings—measured in feet and weighing up to a ton—for customers who demand zero compromise. We’re expanding and building the team to match. #J-18808-Ljbffr