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Machinist

Job in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, 60077, USA
Listing for: OPW Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 - 31 USD Hourly USD 25.00 31.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Machinist I

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Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $31.00/hr

Overview

The Machinist will operate CNC lathes and mills in support of machining and other manufacturing process operations.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Responsibilities
  • Machine operation involves loading and tending runs of parts, or performing one-step operations on individual parts
  • Positions and secures tools in holding device, machine tables, chuck, centers, and fixtures
  • Verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications
  • Reads blueprints, job orders, tooling instructions, and standard charts for specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions
  • Understands and performs to all quality regulations, standards and policies, including ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003
  • Follows work procedures and ensures the highest level of quality
  • Indexes turret and adjusts positions of tools at each station in relation to the work piece to assure clearance and correct machining
  • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls as required
  • Pressure test parts according to drawings or work procedures
  • Performs housekeeping duties including 5S, coolant replacement, and TPM
  • Ability to perform simple inspection using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges
  • May participate in defining strategies to meet quality objectives and in system reviews within the team
Qualifications / Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3+ years direct CNC experience or formal CNC training from an accredited program, combined with 1+ years of experience post-training
  • Experience reading blueprints
  • Must be able to run CNC equipment in one cell, including:
    • Change jaws
    • Change tools / touch off
    • Load program
  • Run first piece and make adjustments based on quality inspection
Desired Characteristics, Competence And Capabilities
  • Proficient reading, writing, and computation skills
  • Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior experience with multi-axis CNC equipment highly desirable
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions
  • Continuous standing, repetitive grasping, and fine manipulation with hands. May require walking, bending, squatting, or twisting. Lift 10-20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds with assistance
  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to loud equipment, cold or hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors
  • May work in an office environment occasionally
Work Arrangement

Onsite

Pay Range

$25.75 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits

Our total rewards package includes: a 401(k) with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; supplemental life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty and bereavement leaves; paid time off, holidays, vacation days and paid sick leave where applicable;

tuition assistance; and other employee benefits. Eligibility for benefits is governed by plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Management and Manufacturing
Industries
  • Manufacturing

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