CNC Operator

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Operator – Chicago, IL
Location: Chicago, IL | Full-Time | On-Site

Join a team where your skills directly impact the production of high-precision components used in critical industries like medical, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.  We are looking for a CNC Operator who takes pride in craftsmanship, accuracy, and continuous improvement.  We are accepting applications to fill our night shift positions. 

What You’ll Do:

• Set up & operate CNC machines to produce high-quality parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints & engineering drawings.
• Perform inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. 
• Check finished parts to tight tolerances (up to 4 decimal places).
• Make tool offsets and minor program edits to maintain quality and efficiency. 
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise. 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Train team members as needed and contribute to continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools accurately.
• Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and GD&T preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or able to comply with U.S. export regulations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. 

Experience and Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of experience operating CNC machines.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, or bend for up to 10 hours per day.
• Lift up to 35 lbs. independently and with control.
• Reach overhead, use hands for extended periods, and maintain dexterity.
• Ability to stoop or kneel for extended durations.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

• Regular movement through manufacturing areas near industrial machinery and moderate noise levels.
• This is an on-site role; remote work is not available.

Why Work at Oberg Industries:

• Competitive pay (above industry average)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium coverage)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Opt-out reimbursement for medical coverage
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual Profit-Sharing contributions
• Shift Differential
• Overtime Pay
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Annual increases
• Quarterly bonuses
• Air conditioned, temperature-controlled environment
• Clean, bright, and modern facilities
• High focus on family, work-life balance
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment

About Oberg Industries:
Oberg Industries LLC is a local, family-owned, contract manufacturer and supply chain integrator providing tooling/metal stamping and precision machining services to many well-known companies around the world. Our passion is for precision manufacturing, and our breadth of expertise enables us to provide cost-effective manufacturing solutions for the most demanding and complex production challenges for our customers.   Our highly trained workforce plays a pivotal role in our ability to produce high quality parts.   At Oberg Industries, you will join a team of amazing people who treat each other like family, while working with products that are improving and saving people’s lives each and every day.    Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting  

At Oberg Industries, LLC we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. No question on this application form is intended to solicit information about an applicant’s protected characteristics, if any. In addition, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental disabilities of applicants.

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