CNC Machinist

We are working with a client company near Springfield, IL seeking several CNC Machinists for day, night and weekend shifts. This company has been in business for over 50 years and is growing!

• 3-10+ years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or multi-axis depending on shop)
• Comfortable with setup and operation, not just button-pushing
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tight tolerances
• Experience making offsets and basic program edits (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of tooling selection and cutting parameters Experience with first article inspections and in-process quality checks

• Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges
• Understanding of feeds & speeds, materials (steel, aluminum, stainless)
• Fixture setup and part changeovers
• Preventative machine maintenance basics
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure (nice to have)

• High attention to detail and quality mindset
• Ability to run multiple machines (if applicable)
• Consistent attendance and reliability
• Team-oriented but able to work independently
• Comfortable in a fast-paced job shop or medium-volume production environment

• Set up and run the machines they're assigned to
• Read and understand blueprints
• Understand basic GD&T and tolerances
• Make their own offsets and adjustments
• Select and manage tooling appropriately
• Recognize when something isn't machining correctly and troubleshoot it
• Measure and inspect their own work
• Understand feeds, speeds and basic machining principles
• Make minor program edits when necessary, but not be expected to program from scratch
• Work independently without needing someone standing over them

• CAD/CAM exposure (Mastercam, Fusion 360, etc.)
• Multi-axis machining (4th/5th axis)
• Prototype + short-run experience
• Troubleshooting scrap and improving cycle times
• These traits would yield a higher hourly rate than advertised.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.