CNC Large Mill CAD/CAM Programmer

Maverick Group US LLC; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Maverick Group US LLC in Loves Park, IL, seeks a senior-level CNC machinist/programmer to lead large-part machining on first shift. You’ll set up, program, and optimize a twin-column vertical mill lineup, mentor operators, and push for standardization across the area.

Expect hands-on work, heavy parts (800–1500+ lbs, up to 12–14 ft), FANUC control, and opportunities to expand offline programming and CAD/CAM integration, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with large vertical milling machines and 800–1500+ lbs parts.
• FANUC control experience required.
• Ability to program or modify existing programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration.
• On-site, first shift in Loves Park, IL.

Responsibilities

• Perform full setups and operate large vertical milling equipment.
• Program new jobs and modify existing programs.
• Troubleshoot non-standard issues; use probing and restart programs.
• Safely handle heavy parts; operate cranes.
• Develop and standardize processes across multiple machines.
• Collaborate with operators and peers to improve machine utilization.
• Assist with expanding offline programming.

Skills

Programming

Machining

CNC Setup

Team Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Okuma control

Fusion CAD/CAM

Okuma machines

Job description

Company Summary

Our client is a well-established, family-oriented manufacturer that builds precision metal products. They run a temperature-controlled facility and value a close-knit, dependable team, stable employment, and real work-life balance.

Job Summary

Our client is hiring a senior-level large part CNC machinist/programmer for first shift. There is a gap in programming and process expertise, and this hire will close it by getting the most out of a large twin-column vertical machining center with interchangeable heads and tooling. The role includes hands-on machining, setups, and programming, and can be or will grow into a technical lead position over the facility's three large machines. The lead would standardize programming, setups, and production methods across that area.

Responsibilities

• Perform full setups and operate large vertical milling equipment
• Program new jobs and make significant modifications to existing programs
• Troubleshoot issues outside standard production routines, including using probing and restarting programs at intermediate points
• Safely handle large, heavy parts and operate cranes and related material-handling equipment
• Develop and standardize processes, setups, and programming practices across multiple large machines
• Work closely with operators, production personnel, and peers to improve machine utilization
• Over time, help expand the use of offline programming

Requirements

• Large vertical milling experience, including parts of roughly 800-1,500+ lbs and up to 12-14 feet long
• Milling experience (lathe-only backgrounds will not qualify)
• Minimum FANUC control experience
• Ability to program or make significant program changes
• Full setup capability and safe crane/material-handling experience
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Comfortable working hands-on in the machine area while contributing at a programming, setup, and technical level
• Must be able to work on-site, first shift

Preferred Requirements

• Okuma control experience
• Experience on large Okuma machines
• CAD/CAM experience, with Fusion preferred
• Offline programming experience
• Experience leading, training, or standardizing processes across multiple machines

Compensation/Benefits

• $30-$45 per hour depending on programming and machining capability
• Overtime available and paid, but not routinely required
• Stable employment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

Location

Loves Park, Illinois. This is an on-site role, not remote. First shift runs 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.