CNC Turn

CNC Turn Machinist

Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift (6am to 4:30pm M-Th) or 2nd shift (4pm to 2:30am M-Th) Location: Champaign, IL

This position requires ITAR compliance and may involve access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Sponsorship is not available now nor in the future. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

Company Overview: H3 Manufacturing is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider specializing in precision machining, laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex welding, assembly, surface finishing, painting, and powder coating. With four state-of-the-art facilities spanning over 200,000 square feet across Illinois & North Carolina, we serve high-spec markets including power generation, healthcare, electrical power distribution, aerospace and defense, life sciences, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently operate one or more CNC turning centers (lathes).
• Perform routine machine setups, including loading programs, changing tooling, setting tool offsets, and verifying first-piece inspections.
• Load raw material into chucks, collets, or bar feeders.
• Monitor cutting conditions and make approved wear offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect turned parts using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, depth gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Identify and replace worn inserts and cutting tools as needed.
• Troubleshoot routine machining issues such as chatter, tool wear, dimensional variation, and surface finish concerns.
• Perform in-process quality inspections and complete required production documentation.
• Maintain coolant levels, chip removal, and general machine cleanliness.
• Follow all safety and quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 25 years of experience operating CNC turning centers (lathes).
• Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Mazak, Doosan, or similar CNC lathe controls.
• Experience with bar feeders, hydraulic chucks, collets, and live tooling preferred.
• Strong understanding of turning operations including OD, ID, facing, grooving, threading, boring, drilling, and cutoff operations.
• Ability to change tooling and adjust offsets independently.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand machining tolerances and GD&T.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with multi-axis turning centers.
• Experience with live-tool lathes.
• Experience with sub-spindle machines.
• Experience with Swiss-style turning centers (if applicable).
• Familiarity with tool life management and insert optimization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a 10-hour shift.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, and grasp.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery and measuring equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing production environment.
• Regular exposure to machinery, metal materials, and industrial noise.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required to meet production demands.

Pay: starting at $26-31/hour Location Requirement: Champaign, IL

Benefits:

• Retirement plan 401(k) with 401(k) match
• Healthcare, Dental & Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account or Health savings account option
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

H3 Manufacturing Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should email View email address on click.appcast.io.