1st Shift CNC Machinist

Confidential; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Peoria, IL seeks a skilled CNC Machinist to set up, program, operate, and maintain CNC machines, with能力 to run manual machines as well. The role focuses on producing precision metal components and maintaining process quality.

The candidate will train and lead a small team, monitor operations, verify part dimensions, and ensure on-time delivery per schedule while upholding safety and shop organization.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating CNC machines to tight tolerances.
• Ability to train and motivate a small team.
• Familiarity with manual machines and fixtures.
• Strong attention to safety and shop cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Train and motivate a small team.
• Run manual and CNC machines to produce metal and plastic parts to specification.
• Monitor machine operation and adjust controls and offsets as needed.
• Verify finished parts for dimensional conformity.
• Track order and machine status and drive work to completion per the schedule.
• Support current operators to troubleshoot and resolve machine issues.
• Assist Programming Engineer in building fixtures.
• Recommend process improvements based on experience and best practices.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

CNC Machining

Manual Machining

Team Leadership

G-code Programming

Dimensional Inspection

Process Improvement

Fixture Support

Safety Compliance

Job description

Flexible schedule (4x10 or 5x8), occasional overtime

We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team. Privately held 75+ year old specialty machine OEM manufacturer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, programming, operating, and maintaining CNC machines to produce precision metal components. We're looking for someone who can run equipment and manual machines.

Responsibilities

• Ability to train & motivate a small team
• Run manual and CNC machines to produce metal and plastic parts to specification
• Monitor machine operation and adjust controls and offsets as needed
• Verify finished parts for dimensional conformity
• Track order and machine status and drive work to completion per the schedule
• Partner with and support current manual and CNC operators to troubleshoot and resolve machine issues
• Support the Programming Engineer in building fixtures
• Recommend process improvements to the engineering team based on past experience and best practices
• Follow both written and verbal instructions
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe