CNC Machinist II – Vertical Lathe Job Libertyville area,Illinois USA,Manufacturing / Production

CNC Machinist II – Vertical Lathe

Libertyville, IL Full-Time On-Site CNC Machining / Manufacturing Monday–Friday 4:00 PM–12:30 AM Safety-Sensitive Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist II – Vertical Lathe for a full-time opportunity in Libertyville, Illinois. This role specifically requires hands-on CNC Vertical Lathe / VTL experience and is intended for an experienced machinist capable of setup, operation, program editing, blueprint interpretation, dimensional inspection, and independent production work.

The CNC Machinist II supports production by setting up and operating CNC equipment, maintaining accurate job and production data, interpreting work orders and part drawings, completing dimensional inspections, and ensuring finished components meet established quality standards. This position requires significant experience with Vertical Turning Lathes / Vertical CNC Lathes. General CNC machining experience without direct vertical-lathe experience does not meet the core requirement for this opening.

Responsibilities include:

Set up and operate CNC vertical lathes / vertical turning equipment
Produce components according to work orders, drawings, and specifications
Edit and write CNC programs as required
Upload and download CNC programs between programmer and machine
Verify CNC program output before and during production
Load and verify cutting tools
Load and verify fixtures
Fabricate basic fixtures when necessary
Align fixtures accurately
Locate fixture centers
Establish accurate machining setups
Run production parts while maintaining quality and productivity
Make appropriate in-process adjustments

Blueprints & Inspection:

Interpret work orders, flow sheets, and part drawings
Read and understand blueprint dimensions and tolerances
Inspect components using manual gauges
Complete in-process inspections
Submit first-article inspections to Quality Assurance
Submit final inspections to Quality Assurance
Verify completed parts meet blueprint and quality requirements
Maintain accurate inspection information throughout production

Tools, Fixtures & Materials:

Select and verify the appropriate tools and fixtures for each job
Align work holding and fixtures accurately
Fabricate basic fixtures when required
Pull and verify correct materials from the staging area according to established workflows
Maintain accurate setup and material information

CNC Programming:

Editing CNC Programs
Writing CNC Programs
G-Code Editing
Uploading Programs to Machines
Downloading Programs
Program Verification
In-Process Program Adjustments
Program-Based Machine Setup

ERP & Production Documentation:

Log job information using ERP software
Record production time and job data
Maintain accurate production records
Follow material and production workflows within the ERP system
Communicate with supervision regarding job progress and completion

Preventive Maintenance & 5S:

Perform daily machine preventive maintenance
Perform monthly machine preventive maintenance
Maintain equipment according to established procedures
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Follow 5S principles
Support production efficiency and reduced equipment downtime

Quality & Safety:

Follow all established safety requirements
Follow applicable Quality System requirements
Maintain accurate inspection practices
Support consistent product quality
Maintain an organized and safe machining environment
Follow all requirements applicable to a safety-sensitive manufacturing position

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate has at least five years of CNC machining experience with substantial direct experience operating and setting up Vertical CNC Lathes / VTLs. Strong candidates will also demonstrate CNC programming and editing capability, blueprint-reading skills, manual inspection experience, basic ERP proficiency, machining mathematics, and the ability to independently complete precision machining work.