Suburbs Branch | CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM (4x10s)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $22.00–$32.00/hr + $1.00 shift differential

Start Date:

ASAP

We are hiring a dependable and motivated CNC and Machining Lead to join our client's team. This role offers long-term growth potential and consistent weekly hours.

• Operate both vertical and horizontal lathes and mills
• Oversee second shift machining operations for 4–6 team members
• Perform setup for 5–7 low volume, high mix jobs daily (30 min avg per setup)
• Perform manual drilling, tapping, and general machining support
• Monitor long-running jobs and stage upcoming setups as needed
• Work primarily with ¼” thick carbon and cold-rolled steel
• Maintain quality standards per ISO 9001:2015 and specified tolerances (±.01 to ±.039)

• Manual and CNC lathes
• Manual and CNC mills
• Calipers (mm), CMM instruments (a plus)

• Prior exposure to manual and CNC machining environments
• Comfortable supervising small teams (4–6)
• Able to perform frequent setups with high attention to detail
• Must not have experience limited to 5‑Axis, medical, or aerospace sectors
• Willingness to train and work with various materials and setups
• Able to lift and stand for extended periods as needed

• Benefits start Day 1
• $1.00/hr shift differential
• 401(k) match (newly launched)

• Drug Testing
• Background Check
• Employment Verification & References
• E‑Verify

• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with federal and Illinois EEO laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
• No fees are ever charged to applicants for applying, interviewing, or placement through Assist Staffing.
• Complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act — pay is based on skills, experience, and job requirements only.
• Follows the Chicago Ban the Box ordinance — background checks occur only after a conditional offer.
• Assist Staffing does not request prior wage history, in compliance with Illinois law.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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