CNC Lathe Setup & Operator: Growth & 401K Match

Belden Universal; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

10 paid holidays

4 paid personal days

Air conditioned facility

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Belden Universal is seeking a CNC Setup / Operator lathe machinist to join our team and grow with us in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced machinists to manufacture universal joints and drive shafts, setting up and running CNC turning centers.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, 401(k) match, 10 paid company holidays and 4 paid personal days, plus opportunities for advancement in our modern, clean facility just west of downtown Chicago.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience on CNC turning centers.
• G-code programming proficiency and understanding of GD&T.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to plan, set up, and troubleshoot turning operations.
• Familiarity with tooling selection and offset adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, materials, and tolerances.
• Program and operate CNC turning centers; set tool registers and offsets.
• Set up lathes with appropriate tools and fixtures.
• Load stock, verify first parts, and ensure quality with measurements.
• Maintain safety, perform preventive maintenance, and document logs.

Skills

5 Years Minimum Experience

G-Code Programming

Conceptual Skills

Process Improvement

Verbal Communication

Functional and Technical Skills

Controls and Instrumentation

Tooling, Coordination

Job description

Belden Universal is seeking a CNC Setup / Operator lathe machinist to join our team and grow with us in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced machinists to manufacture universal joints and drive shafts, setting up and running CNC turning centers.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, 401(k) match, 10 paid company holidays and 4 paid personal days, plus opportunities for advancement in our modern, clean facility just west of downtown Chicago.