Job Description

**CNC Programmer/Engineer: Aurora, IL

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We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Engineer to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in supporting and improving daily shop operations.

**Key Responsibilities:

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• Create 3D models for new and existing jobs using SolidWorks

• Develop and verify 2D prints and manufacturing drawings

• Determine manufacturing processes and routings

• Create inspection reports using JobBOSS and Excel

• Program new jobs using Mastercam

• Post and verify CNC programs

• Perform offline programming, including macros for probing

• Design and create fixtures to optimize cycle times and maximize GD&T

• Establish and maintain standards for setup and tooling

• Verify programs are accurate and utilize the most current tooling and available inserts

• Troubleshoot and support the shop with manufacturing and programming issues

• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement

• Research new and innovative tooling to improve competitiveness

• Provide cycle-time quotes for potential new jobs

• Work with and help develop employees across the organization

**Skills & Experience:

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• **Education

  **: High school diploma or GED, required; degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, preferred

• **Experience

  **: 5+ years of CNC programming/engineering required; background in machining and GD&T, preferred

• **Knowledge:

  **Mastercam, SolidWorks, and Excel, required;

  Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience, preferred

• **Ability:

  **work with and develop employees, required

**What We Offer:

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• Health Insurance

• 401(k)

• PTO

**Please Note:

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This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

**Pay:

** $75,000 - $95,000/year

**Type:

** Full-time, 1st Shift, On-site

**Schedule:

** Monday – Friday, 6:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

**If you're an engineer with strong machining knowledge who enjoys continuous improvement and hands-on problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you!

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Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.