CNC Mill Machinist

CNC Mill Machinist 1st Shift (3, 4 & 5-Axis Setup Operator)

Starting Pay Rate: Up to $35.00 / hour (Based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Schiller Park, IL (Clean, ultra-bright precision job shop)

Schedule: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM 3:30 PM | Monday Friday (Enjoy your evenings and weekends free)

Position Overview

A highly organized, stable 50-person precision manufacturing job shop in Schiller Park, IL is urgently hiring a skilled CNC Mill Setup Operator. We operate a modern, clean, and well-lit facility equipped with state-of-the-art 3-axis, 4-axis rotary, and 5-axis trunnion vertical machining centers. This role offers complete ownership over your setups, program optimization, and troubleshooting in a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality over raw volume. Interviews are being conducted immediately.

Benefits & Perks

• Premium Compensation: Competitive hourly starting pay up to $35.00/hr backed by reliable first-shift hours.
• Investment in Your Growth: Company-paid tuition assistance to help you learn CAD/CAM, advanced programming, or advanced machining technology.
• Strong Benefits Package: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and generous PTO.
• Excellent Culture: Work in a tight-knit, friendly shop floor environment where individual contribution is visible, named, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Setup & Operation: Independently execute complex setups and efficient job changeovers on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis vertical CNC milling centers utilizing Fanuc and Okuma OSP controls.
• Program Editing: Read, interpret, and confidently optimize CNC programs at the machine by adjusting work-shifts, tool numbers, offsets, and G/M code on the fly.
• Precision Inspection: Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications. Perform first-part and in-process quality inspections using micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Workflow Management: Efficiently manage a dynamic, high-mix workload. Operate dual machines simultaneously when cycle times safely permit.
• Material Optimization: Select proper feeds, speeds, and tooling configurations to machine tool steels and other challenging, high-tolerance materials.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated CNC mill setup and operation experience, preferably within a high-mix job shop environment.
• Control Proficiency: Strong expertise working with Fanuc-based controls and editing G/M code at the machine.
• Machining Range: Proven capability machining precision parts and components ranging from 0.5 to 22 inches in diameter.
• Material Expertise: Hands-on experience machining tool steels and other challenging, hard materials.

Preferred Qualifications (Plus, Not Required)

• Experience setting up or running Okuma OSP controls.
• Basic familiarity or exposure to CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360) or SolidWorks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SCHILLER PARK, IL.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of SCHILLER PARK, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in SCHILLER PARK,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.