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Machinist - 2nd Shift

Job in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, 60077, USA
Listing for: OPW Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25.75 - 38 USD Hourly USD 25.75 38.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Machinist I - 2nd Shift

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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 all quality regulations, standards and policies, including ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M‑1003, following work procedures and ensuring highest level of quality
  • Indexes turret and adjusts positions of tools at each station in relation to work piece to assure clearance between moving parts and machining of specified dimensions and tolerances
  • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
  • Pressure tests parts according to drawing or work procedure
  • Performs housekeeping duties including 5S, coolant replacement, and TPM
  • Uses calipers, micrometers, and other miscellaneous gauges for simple inspection
  • Participates 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 experience post training
  • Experience reading blueprints
  • Must be able to run CNC equipment in one cell, including:
    • Change jaws
    • Change tools / touch off
    • Lad program
  • Runs first piece and makes 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
  • Continuously standing, repetitively grasping, and using fine manipulation with the hands; may walk, bend, squat, twist, push or pull; must lift 10–20 lb frequently and up to 50 lb occasionally with assistance
  • Exposed to loud machinery, cold and hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors; may occasionally work in an office environment
  • Uses bench‑type or floor‑mounted machines (drill press, grinders, broaches, screw machines, manual and CNC mills and lathes, saws, shrink‑wrap machines, etc.) and hand and power tools, measuring instruments, hoist, lifts, and lift trucks
Work Arrangement

Onsite

Pay Range

$25.75 – $38.00 per hour

Benefits

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company‑paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company‑paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance;

commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually; 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company‑paid counseling sessions and legal services.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodation

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