Senior CNC Machinist​/Programmer – Multi-Axis; Mills & Lathes

Position: Senior CNC Machinist / Programmer – Multi-Axis (Mills & Lathes)
At a Glance

Company:  Helander Metal Spinning Company

Location:

Addison, IL, United States (On-site)

Job Type:  Full-Time

Pay Range:  $42 – $65/hr (based on experience)

Shift:  Day Shift (hours to be confirmed)

Overtime:  Available

Experience Level:  Senior (8+ years)

Work Authorization:  ITAR environment (U.S. Person required)

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- Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support  complex, high-precision manufacturing  in a regulated environment.

At Helander Metal Spinning Company, this position plays a key role in producing  aerospace and high-performance components , with a strong focus on  process ownership, quality, and repeatability .

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up and operate CNC  mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines

Write, edit, and optimize CNC programs

Machine tight-tolerance parts (±.005" or better)

Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T

Select tooling, fixturing, and machining strategies

Perform first-article and in-process inspection

Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues

Improve processes, documentation, and repeatability

Mentor less experienced machinists and support the shop floor

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- Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:  CNC Mills, Lathes, Multi-Axis Machines (3, 4, 5-Axis)

Controls:  Fanuc / similar industry-standard controls

CAM Software:  Master

CAM or Fusion
360 (any CAM experience valuable)

Inspection Tools:  Calipers, micrometers, gauges, first-article inspection tools

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Titanium

Copper

Inconel / Nickel-based alloys

Other high-performance metals

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- What We’re Looking For

Required:

8+ years CNC machining experience

Strong CNC programming experience (writing, modifying, optimizing)

Experience with  complex setups and multi-axis machining

Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge

Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and tooling issues

Comfortable working in a  hands-on, production-driven role

Preferred (Not Required):

Experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining

Experience with tooling and fixturing design

Background in aerospace, defense, or medical manufacturing

Experience in regulated environments (AS9100, ISO, ITAR, NADCAP)

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Helander Metal Spinning Company because:

Work on  aerospace and high-performance components

Stable, long-standing company

Challenging  high-mix manufacturing environment

Opportunity to own processes and make real impact

Strong technical culture with experienced machinists

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:  $42 – $65/hr (DOE)

Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Stable workload in a regulated industry

Opportunity to work on complex, high-value parts

Schedule:

Day Shift (hours to be confirmed)

Overtime:
Available

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hire

CNC.

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