CNC Lathe & Mill Operator

M&R Printing Equipment; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA/DCA

401(k) with match

Vacation

Life insurance

Disability insurance

11 paid holidays

Job summary

M&R Printing Equipment in Roselle, IL is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe & Mill Operator to set up, operate, and maintain lathes and milling machines according to blueprints and production schedules.

You will select tooling, perform first-piece inspections, and ensure tolerances with precision measuring tools in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years CNC lathe/mill experience; Fanuc preferred.
• Read blueprints and GD&T symbols with precision.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust CNC lathe and milling machines.
• Read blueprints and select tooling, fixtures, materials.
• Inspect first-piece and in-process parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges.
• Maintain tolerances and finish per specs.
• Document processes and program updates as needed.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint & GD&T reading

Quality inspection

First-piece manufacturing

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc CNC

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Health, Dental, Vision, and FSA/DCA Benefits which begin the 1st of the month, following 30 days. 401(k) with company match, vacation, life, and disability insurance benefits are available, as well as 11 paid company holidays.

Job Summary:

The CNC Lathe & Mill Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining lathes and milling machines to ensure all job orders are machined to specification, and that all parts are inspected upon completion, in accordance with blueprints, quality standards, and production schedules.

• Set-up, operate, and adjust CNC Lathe Fanuc and milling machines independently to perform machining operations such as turning, drilling, boring, tapping, facing and milling.
• Ability to update and create simple programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints without assistance
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and materials for each job.
• Perform first‑piece and in‑process inspections using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Make minor machine adjustments and tool offsets to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure parts meet tolerance and finish requirements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience operating CNC lathes and milling machines (Fanuc preferred)
• Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T symbols
• Proficient in using precision measurement tools.
• Basic mathematical skills including fractions, decimals, and conversions.
• Creativity and excellent problem-solving skills a must
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to hold fabrication tolerances at +/- .001 (or better) is a must
• Basic computer skills
• Physical Requirements and Work Environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Regularly required to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, metal shavings, and varying temperatures.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Shift – 1st – Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (Overtime as needed)

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