Job Description

Overview:

A long-established, stable manufacturer serving the aerospace and high-performance air compressor industries is seeking skilled CNC Machinists for 1st and 2nd shift roles. This is a great opportunity for experienced machinists looking for a steady role in a clean, low-volume, high-mix environment with strong attention to quality and detail.

Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• 2nd Shift: 4:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. (with occasional overtime until 3:30 a.m.)

  Preference for candidates who are not seeking excessive overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills (Duscon and Haas equipment)

• Run parts using existing programs and tooling; adjust offsets to achieve good first-piece quality

• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other precision gauges

• Accurately interpret technical drawings, including complex GD&T callouts

• Document inspections and maintain clear records as part of quality control

• Collaborate with inspection team and occasionally assist in troubleshooting

Must-Haves:

• High school diploma or GED

• 2–3+ years of CNC machining experience in a job shop environment

• Experience with CNC lathes, mills, and mill-turn machines

• Strong understanding of precision measurement tools and techniques

• Ability to read technical drawings and follow complex instructions

• Stable work history — preference for candidates with long tenures at previous employers

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Duscon and Haas machines

• Familiarity with Fanuc-controlled CNC equipment

• Basic CNC programming/editing skills (Esprit 2020 or Esprit Edge)

• Ability to troubleshoot programs and solve inspection-related challenges

Why Apply?

• Work with a globally respected manufacturer with over 70 years of industry presence

• Opportunity to convert to direct hire for the right, stable candidate

• Clean, well-maintained facility with modern equipment

• Supportive, long-tenured leadership team with career advancement opportunities

• "One and done" interview process — on-site, streamlined, and efficient

Location: Harwood Heights, IL

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Direct Hire Available for the Right Candidate)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Range: $24–$30/hr + $1/hr night shift premium (2nd shift)

Ready to join a team where precision, stability, and craftsmanship are valued? Apply today to secure your spot.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• G-Code

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Haas, Doosan)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Doosan, Haas)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Doosan)