2nd Shift CNC Machinist

Donson Machine Company; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Opportunity for Flexible Schedule

Night Shift Premium

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Donson Machine Company in Alsip, IL is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to work on 3-axis to 5-axis equipment including lathes and mills. You will set up machines, load programs, and run production while inspecting parts to ensure tight tolerances are met.

The role offers a night shift (4:30PM–3:00AM, Mon–Thu) with a 10% premium and a 3-day weekend, reflecting a fast-paced, high-mix medical device manufacturing environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC setup or operation experience on lathes or mills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with GD&T features.
• Experience manipulating G-Code and adjusting offsets.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/walking most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines per department procedures.
• Run production and inspect parts for critical dimensions.
• Meet pre-determined efficiency goals and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

CNC setup

Blueprint reading

G-code editing

Tool offsets

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Description

Job Overview

A CNC machinist at Donson may work in any of our machining departments which include 3-axis mills, 5 axis mills, horizontal mills, dual-spindle lathe (with live tooling), and 5-axis machine centers (mill head with turning turret). A Donson machinist is provided with a machine, program, and preset cart of supplies, and will use those tools to setup his or her machine. They will then be expected to run production on that machine, inspecting parts to ensure critical dimensions are being held consistently.

Machinists will be expected to progress and hit pre-determined efficiency standards for each specific part. A CNC machinist at

Donson can expect a fast-paced environment with a high mix of medical parts being ran on their machines.

Donson Machine is a family-owned medical device manufacturer focused on providing employees a safe place to enjoy their workday, build technical and personal skills, all while creating a better life for them and their families. With the help of these amazing team members, we set the standard in the medical industry in terms of quality, service, and creativity.

Check out more about our company at www.donsonmachine.com

Our 2nd shift machinists earn a 10% night shift premium as part of their compensation package.

They get a 3 day weekend.

Quieter Shift

More Freedom

Shift

Night Shift (4:30PM – 3:00AM, Mon – Thurs) *With opportunity for overtime

Location

Alsip, IL

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• 3+ Years of CNC setup or operation experience on lathes or mills
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints (including GD&T features such as true position and profile of a surface)
• Ability to manipulate G-Code programs, change work offsets, and adjust tool offsets
• Ability to change, touch-off, and indicate tools for CNC lathes or mills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk up to 90% of the day
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, and reach up to 100% of the day
• Ability to work in a shop environment - continuous exposure to potentially hazardous metal working machinery and equipment, loud noises, dust, mist, oils and solvents.
• Be punctual and maintain an excellent attendance record

Responsibilities

• Have a fantastic attitude and show a willingness to learn
• Follow department specific procedures when setting up and operating machines, as well as inspecting parts.
• Hit pre-determined efficiency goals when setting up or operating machines.
• Be creative
• Continuously strive to help improve processes

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Opportunity for Flexible Schedule
• Night Shift Premium
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance