CNC Machinist

Looking for Travel CNC Machinists | Peoria, IL

Project located in Peoria, IL - must be able to travel there and set up lodging

6-9 month project, work expected into mid 2027

$40hr and $166/day per diem

55+ hours a week

2nd or 3rd shift

Looking for gear cutting and grinding machinists

Job Description

Set up and operate CNC grinders, hobbs, shapers, drills, and other machining equipment to produce precision components. JUNKER Grinders, Warner Grinder, Okuma Drills, Gleason Shapers, Liebherr Hobs

Use Siemens and Fanuc controls to run machining operations, make adjustments, and ensure parts meet quality standards.

Inspect finished parts using hand gages and measuring tools, support CMM inspections, and perform deburring and cleaning as needed.

Read blueprints, work instructions, and setup sheets while maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience.

Experience with gear cutting

Proficiency with Siemens and/or Fanuc controls.

Ability to perform setups, tool changes, basic troubleshooting, and precision measurements.

Strong attendance, reliability, and willingness to work overtime (50+ hours/week)

Why Work Here?

Work with advanced CNC equipment and expand your machining skills.

Consistent hours with frequent overtime opportunities.

Join a skilled team focused on quality, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Gain experience across a variety of CNC machining and gear-cutting processes.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX.