CNC Machine Operator, 3rd Shift

Steris Corporation; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Healthcare

401K Match

PTO

Company Holidays

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer is seeking a CNC Machine Operator Level 1 in West Chicago, Illinois. This entry-level role offers hands-on training with a focus on quality and safety. You will be responsible for operating CNC machines, conducting inspections, and maintaining a clean work environment. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and prior CNC experience is preferred but not mandatory. The position also offers a competitive sign-on bonus and various benefits including healthcare and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand quality requirements for machined components.
• Capable of performing visual inspections to ensure quality.
• Aptitude to learn CNC machining basics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of components.
• Read and interpret low complexity blueprints.
• Maintain organization of work area and gages.

Skills

Understanding quality requirements

Dimensional inspections

Reading blueprints

CNC machine offsets

Production cycle time calculation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

$18-$22 - Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Quarterly Bonus, 401K Match, PTO, Company Holidays

401(k)

Mar 01, 2026

Position Summary

Our dental segment, HuFriedyGroup, enables dental professionals to reduce risk, improve efficiencies, drive compliance, and enhance patient and staff safety. At HuFriedyGroup, we are committed to helping dental professionals perfect their craft and deliver the highest level of care to each patient.

CNC Machine Operators Level 1 produce machined parts under close supervision by operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines. This position offers a unique opportunity for someone to learn CNC machining hands‑on through our training program. At the completion of training, the position requires employees to maintain quality and safety standards, accurate time and record keeping, and demonstrate cleanliness and organization. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Additional Compensation & Benefits

• $3,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!
• 3rd Shift Hours: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am (10% shift differential added to the hourly rate)
• Benefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Quarterly Bonus, 401K Match, PTO, Company Holidays

Duties

• Must have the ability to understand quality requirements for machined components.
• Perform component visual inspections to ensure workmanship and parts are free of contamination.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate gages and fill out parts inspection log sheets.
• Read and interpret low complexity blueprints and component drawings.
• Aptitude to learn CNC machine offsets when components are off center and bring back within specification.
• Populate daily production boards annotated with output, quality, and safety metrics.
• Ability to identify cycle time of parts being run and be able to calculate production rate.
• Use scales to weigh and count production pieces.
• Maintain clean and organized gage tables and work area. This includes wiping down machines following company’s guidelines and mopping floors at the end of each shift.
• Pull material from machine when required or instructed and place in proper material location.
• Must be able to write in a clear and legible manner.
• Check and record Heat Lot numbers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

1 Year CNC experience preferred, not required.