CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

We are working with a client company near Springfield, IL seeking several CNC Machinists for day, night and weekend shifts. This company has been in business for over 50 years and is growing!

Ideal Background

• 310+ years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or multi-axis depending on shop)
• Comfortable with setup and operation, not just button-pushing
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tight tolerances
• Experience making offsets and basic program edits (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of tooling selection and cutting parameters Experience with first article inspections and in-process quality checks

Technical Skillset

• Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges
• Understanding of feeds & speeds, materials (steel, aluminum, stainless)
• Fixture setup and part changeovers
• Preventative machine maintenance basics
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure (nice to have)

Production Environment Traits

• High attention to detail and quality mindset
• Ability to run multiple machines (if applicable)
• Consistent attendance and reliability
• Team-oriented but able to work independently
• Comfortable in a fast-paced job shop or medium-volume production environment

Bonus Experience (Often Valuable)

• CAD/CAM exposure (Mastercam, Fusion 360, etc.)
• Multi-axis machining (4th/5th axis)
• Prototype + short-run experience
• Troubleshooting scrap and improving cycle times

Keywords: manufacturing, CNC, Machinist, metals

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.