CNC Large Mill CADCAM Programmer

Maverick Group US LLC

Loves Park (IL)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

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Job summary

Maverick Group US LLC in Loves Park, IL, is seeking a senior CNC machinist/programmer for first shift to maximize output of a large twin-column VMC setup. You will perform full setups, program and modify tooling, and drive standardization across three large machines.

The role blends hands-on machining with programming and growth toward a technical lead position. The ideal candidate has strong FANUC control experience, CAD/CAM (Fusion) familiarity, and leadership capability.

Qualifications

Experience with large vertical milling equipment and heavy parts.
Ability to program or modify existing programs on FANUC controls.
CAD/CAM experience with Fusion preferred; Okuma machines experience is a plus.
Strong communication and collaborative approach; ability to lead/process standardization.
On-site, first shift work with hands-on machining and setups.

Responsibilities

Perform full setups and operate large vertical milling equipment.
Program new jobs and modify existing programs.
Troubleshoot non-standard issues and restart programs as needed.
Handle cranes and material movement; ensure safe operations.
Develop and standardize processes, setups, and programming practices.
Collaborate with operators and peers to improve machine utilization.
Over time, expand offline programming use.

Skills

Vertical milling

Programming capability

Team collaboration

On-site work

Communication skills

Tools

FANUC control

Okuma machines

Fusion CAD/CAM

Offline programming

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