CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist Precision Resource seeks a CNC Machinist to join our well-established Vernon Hills, Illinois manufacturing division. We're a small-medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures a high volume of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware and other industries. Our proven quality and safety are driven through our ISO 14001, QMS and IATF registered processes. You'll Have: 4-day work week, Mon-Thur, plus some optional overtime availability. Generous PTO supporting our work-life balance culture. Opportunity to learn multiple areas of our Toolroom, and tuition reimbursement. Good compensation package, including many benefits and 401k match with full vesting. Annual bonus potential. Collaborative culture with a skilled team of toolroom machinists, production machine operators, engineers, and knowledgeable managers. Approachable, positive leaders across all departments. Smaller company culture with the best features of being a part of a larger global company in technical industries. Essential Duties: Set-up and operate CNC Machining Centers as part of the Toolroom team that supports machining requirements for production tooling, quality control gauges and parts that require CNC machining. Programming ideal. Shape metal parts to specifications in tooling prints using drawings, existing programs and verbal instructions. Using schedules and verbal instruction, identify tooling components to be made, standard fixtures to be used, machine settings, number of parts to be machined, and programs to be used. Move controls to align parts, load job specific program into machine, and adjust machine settings. Observe and verify machine settings, part orientation, and proper program through dry run. Inspect work visually and with measuring instruments using designs, sketches, and verbal instruction. Perform applicable machine repair and maintenance. Accurately document and maintain records in ERP system. Provide backup support for other toolroom machines when needed. Participate in continual improvement teams and activities as required. Comply with all safety requirements including but not limited to keeping a clean and orderly work area. Regular and punctual work attendance as scheduled. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years of CNC Machining experience or comparable technical school CNC Machining education. Experience with set-up and operation of CNC machining, ideally milling precision tooling components ideal. CNC programming experience ideal, or capability of efficiently learning with strong computer aptitude. Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications. Experience with various close tolerance inspection tools and equipment. Knowledge of English & Metric measurement systems. Ideally, interest and ability in learning to run other Toolroom machines including manual machines, lathe, mill, surface grinder, drill press, Wire EDM. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. Self-motivated with a desire to learn and continuously improve performance. Very reliable and punctual attendance. Apply self-motivation to achieve excellent productivity starting at $23-$29 hourly with annual pay increases and bonus potential. Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, D/V.