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CNC Milling Setup Specialists & Swiss Turning Operators

$20 - $30 per hour

TekPro Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Precision Team in Wheeling, IL

Picture your first week on the floor: you badge in to a spotless, well-organized manufacturing environment serving precision manufacturing and medical device customers. Your cell is humming, the production schedule is clear, and your work directly impacts components used in critical applications. That’s the rhythm you’ll find here.

Choose Your PathCNC Mill Operators — 1st & 2nd Shift | $20–$30/hr
  • Keep CNC milling machines running smoothly and consistently to hit production goals.
  • Measure parts, verify tolerances, and course-correct when needed.
  • Leverage blueprint reading to maintain quality from first article to final piece.
CNC Mill Setup Machinists — 1st & 2nd Shift | $30–$35/hr
  • Own setups: select tooling, load programs, touch off tools, dial in offsets, and run prove-outs.
  • Coordinate with operators to hand off stable, repeatable processes.
  • Use your machining judgment to optimize feeds, speeds, and cycle times.
Swiss CNC Operators & Machinists — All Shifts | $23–$35/hr
  • Run or set up Swiss-style CNC equipment to produce tight-tolerance components.
  • Perform in-process inspection and maintain part integrity throughout the run.
  • Apply your experience with Swiss machines to minimize downtime and scrap.
Quality Inspectors — 1st & 2nd Shift | $20–$30/hr
  • Inspect precision parts using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.
  • Interpret blueprints and verify dimensions to spec.
  • Document results and collaborate with machining teams to resolve issues quickly.
What You’ll Experience
  • Benefits that start on Day 1
  • Excellent 401(k) plan
  • 3.5 weeks of PTO
  • Established, modern precision manufacturing environments
  • Multiple shifts available to fit your life
  • Stable, long-term career paths with room to grow
Who Thrives Here
  • Hands-on problem solvers who can read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
  • Operators and machinists who take pride in accurate, consistent output.
  • Inspectors who balance speed with meticulous attention to detail.
Location

Wheeling, IL — serving precision manufacturing and medical device industries.

Ready to Get Started?

Apply today if you’re a CNC professional or Quality Inspector in the Wheeling area. We’re hiring now and would love to connect.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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