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CNC Set-up Operator 2nd shift

Job in Downers Grove, DuPage County, Illinois, 60515, USA
Listing for: Kelly Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** CNC Set-up Operator*
* Kelly® Engineering is seeking a CNC Set-up Operator for a  
** direct hire opportunity
** with our  
** Downers Grove, IL-based
** client. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.

** Salary*
* $ per hour plus $3.00 shift differential

Monday-Thursday & Every other Friday - 2nd shift 3PM
-12:30AM

Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more

** Overview*
* This client makes advanced electromechanical systems for aerospace and military customers. You'll find their products in commercial space satellites, launch vehicles, and government programs.

As a Set-up Operator, you'll bring the desire to build a career in precision machining and have the ability to read blueprints, have experience with CNC mill & lathes, and experience maintaining tight tolerances.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Interpret and machine parts from engineering (CAD) drawings, hand sketches, and verbal instructions

+ Set-up & operate Okuma & Doosan 5-axis CNC machining centers (Mills)

+ Set-up & operate Okuma & Doosan Dual Spindle Lathes

+ Maintain tight tolerances up to (+/- .000010)

+ Check work using metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, a variety of gages (bore, thread, gage blocks, height) and optical comparators

+ Working knowledge of GD&T

*
* Qualifications:

*
* +  5+ years' set up and operation of CNC lathes and multi-axis CNC mills

+ Aerospace/defense experience a plus

+ Formal apprenticeship certificate or NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) certificate/s a plus.

+ Due to ITAR, federal contract requirements, must be able to provide proof of being a US based person

** What happens next:*
* Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry - even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ®  Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (…
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