Aerospace CNC Turning Specialist - 2nd Shift

Torrey Holistics; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Growth opportunities

Hands-on leadership

Job summary

TekPro partners with a leading aerospace manufacturer to hire a CNC Lathe Machinist for the 2nd shift (3:00–1:30 AM) in Downers Grove, IL. You’ll set up and operate 2–4 axis CNC lathes, verify first-article runs, and document results with micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

In this role you will interpret blueprints and GD&T, perform tool changes, apply offsets, and make minor program edits while maintaining tight tolerances and quality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC lathe setup and operation experience.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and GD&T knowledge.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances in production.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or similar CNC controls.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce tight-tolerance aerospace components.
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T requirements for precision turning work.
• Perform tool changes, apply offsets, and make minor program edits.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, and gauges; maintain documentation.

Skills

CNC Lathe setup

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Fanuc controls

2nd shift

Tools

Haas lathe

Okuma lathe

Doosan lathe

DMG Mori Seiki lathe

Job description

TekPro partners with a leading aerospace manufacturer to hire a CNC Lathe Machinist for the 2nd shift (3:00–1:30 AM) in Downers Grove, IL. You’ll set up and operate 2–4 axis CNC lathes, verify first-article runs, and document results with micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

In this role you will interpret blueprints and GD&T, perform tool changes, apply offsets, and make minor program edits while maintaining tight tolerances and quality.