Job Description

About ACME Industries

ACME Industries is a 70+ year aerospace and defense manufacturer headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL. We own and solve complex problems — manufacturing precision solutions for mission-critical, long-life applications across the industries that matter most. We are financially healthy, growing, and investing in the people and capabilities that will carry us to the next chapter.

Position Summary: Second Shift CNC Bore Mill Machinist

The CNC Bore Mill Machinist is a skilled, experienced operator responsible for the setup, operation, and quality verification of CNC horizontal boring mill equipment. This role is critical to ACME's production capacity and supports the second-shift execution of precision components for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. The right candidate brings deep machine knowledge, a self-sufficient approach to setup and troubleshooting, and the discipline to hold tight tolerances on complex, high-value parts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal boring mills to produce precision components from engineering drawings, routers, and work orders
• Select and install tooling, fixtures, and workholding equipment appropriate to the job
• Perform in-process and final inspection using precision measurement tools (micrometers, bore gauges, CMM where applicable)
• Read and interpret GD&T, blueprints, and shop travelers with accuracy
• Monitor feeds, speeds, and tool wear; make offsets and adjustments to maintain tolerances
• Identify and resolve machine alarms, tooling issues, and surface condition problems independently
• Maintain accurate production records, first-article documentation, and non-conformance reports as required
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards; support 5S on the shop floor
• Collaborate with day-shift operators and production management to ensure smooth shift transitions and workload continuity
• Participate in cross-training and knowledge transfer activities as the operation grows

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to work second shift consistently starting at 4:00 PM Monday through Friday with Voluntary Overtime available
• 5+ years of hands-on CNC boring mill experience (horizontal boring mill preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to set up jobs independently — not operator-only experience
• Proficiency reading blueprints and GD&T
• Experience with precision measurement and inspection

Preferred:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or heavy industrial manufacturing
• Familiarity with FANUC controls
• Exposure to AS9100 or ISO quality management systems
• Experience machining large, complex, low-volume parts

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• A stable, growing company with 70+ years of history and a long-term ownership mindset
• Investment in your development — we build careers, not just headcounts

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Horizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Toyoda, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis) (Toyoda)