CNC Mill and Lathe Machinist- 1st shift
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: CNC Mill and Lathe Machinist- 1st shift
Location:
Elgin, IL
Job Type and Duration:
Direct Hire
Pay rate: 24-32/HR
7am-3:30pm
Description
Set up and operate CNC Lathes and Mills. Plan, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of fixtures and tools. Work from existing programs, equipment manuals, prints, work orders and instructions.
They need to have knowledge of live tooling, Tailstock, Sub-spindle transfers. Multi-turret machines would be nice too. Worked with stainless steel and non-ferrous materials. Fanuc controls ideally.
Responsibilities:
- Work with engineering personnel and operators to coordinate machining of work pieces.
- Set up equipment using common hand tools, set controls and input program instructions to get maximum capacity out of equipment.
- Insert and indicate in tooling, modify programs as necessary and operate equipment.
- Run test samples and check with required tooling as necessary, monitor equipment operation and make operating adjustments as required.
- Gauge finished work piece to ensure part is within tolerances.
- Finish work piece using grinders, mills, EDM, and honing equipment.
- Clean and put away precision measuring and electronic testing equipment.
- Clean and lubricate equipment as necessary, use correct type and amount of lubrication and apply lubricants neatly.
- Fill out parts requisitions, tool requests, and other required paperwork.
- Follow all written quality and other procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience setting up / running CNC Mills
- Feature Cam or Fusion 360 programming knowledge and experience is a plus
- Knowledge of basic machine skills (such as lathes, grinders, EDM sinkers, mills)
- CAD/CAM knowledge is helpful but not required
- Able to read micrometer, gauges and comparator. Also able to read blueprints.
- Good computer skills and math skills
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Good organization skills; able to prioritize and plan multiple tasks simultaneously
- Self motivated; proactive in improving processes and anticipating needs/problems
- Team player; able to work well with a wide variety of people
- Quality and safety focused
- Able to read and write fluently in English
- Must be willing to work some overtime
- Have to pass a background check and drug screen including THC
ESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm.
ESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Direct Deposit, PTO time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers.
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ESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm. ESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Direct Deposit, PTO time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers. View jobs:
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