CNC Machinist

Precision Resource CNC Machinist

Precision Resource seeks a CNC Machinist to join our well‑established Vernon Hills, Illinois manufacturing division. We are approximately 30 miles north of Chicago and 30 miles south of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Our division is a small‑to‑mid‑size part of a privately held global company that innovates and manufactures a high volume of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware, and other industries. Our proven quality and safety are driven through our ISO 14001, QMS, and IATF registered processes.

• 1st shift 4‑day work week, Mon‑Thur, plus some overtime availability.
• Generous PTO supporting our work‑life balance culture.
• Opportunity to learn multiple areas of our Toolroom and tuition reimbursement.
• Good compensation package, including many benefits and 401k match with full vesting.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Collaborative culture with a skilled team of toolroom machinists, production machine operators, engineers, and knowledgeable managers.
• Approachable, positive leaders across all departments.
• Smaller company culture with the best features of being part of a larger global company in technical industries.

• Set‑up and operate CNC Machining Centers as part of the Toolroom team that supports machining requirements for production tooling, quality control gauges, and parts that require CNC machining. Programming ideal.
• Shape metal parts to specifications in tooling prints using drawings, existing programs, and verbal instructions.
• Using schedules and verbal instruction, identify tooling components to be made, standard fixtures to be used, machine settings, number of parts to be machined, and programs to be used.
• Move controls to align parts, load job‑specific program into machine, and adjust machine settings.
• Observe and verify machine settings, part orientation, and proper program through dry run.
• Inspect work visually and with measuring instruments using designs, sketches, and verbal instruction.
• Perform applicable machine repair and maintenance.
• Accurately document and maintain records in ERP system.
• Provide backup support for other toolroom machines when needed.
• Participate in continual improvement teams and activities as required.
• Comply with all safety requirements including but not limited to keeping a clean and orderly work area.
• Regular and punctual work attendance as scheduled.

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years of CNC Machining experience or comparable technical school CNC Machining education.
• Experience with set‑up and operation of CNC machining, ideally milling precision tooling components.
• CNC programming experience ideal, or capability of efficiently learning with strong computer aptitude.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience with various close‑tolerance inspection tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of English & Metric measurement systems.
• Ideally, interest and ability in learning to run other Toolroom machines including manual machines, lathe, mill, surface grinder, drill press, and Wire EDM.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn and continuously improve performance.
• Very reliable and punctual attendance.
• Apply self‑motivation to achieve excellent productivity starting at $23‑$29 hourly with annual pay increases and bonus potential.

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, D/V.