CNC Machinist

LeoForce; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Holiday pay

Vacation pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist who can independently set up, program (conversational or G-code), and operate multi-axis lathes with live tooling in Glendale Heights, IL. This hands-on role requires strong blueprint reading, first-article inspection, and proactive troubleshooting of programs and tooling issues.

Join a precision manufacturing team on first or second shift, onsite, with competitive pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC lathe setup experience.
• Experience with multi-axis lathes and live tooling preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.
• Experience making program edits or conversational programming.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes (multi-axis, live tooling preferred).
• Load programs and make offsets as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Perform first-article inspections and in-process checks.
• Troubleshoot tooling, program, and machine issues.
• Maintain quality and production standards.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

G-code programming

blueprint reading

GD&T

first article inspection

multi-axis live tooling

troubleshooting

Tools

CNC lathes with live tooling

measuring instruments

Job description

CNC Machinist

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $30 - $38 per hour

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist who can independently set up, program (conversational or G-code), and operate multi-axis lathes with live tooling. This role requires strong blueprint reading, first-article inspection capability, and the ability to troubleshoot programs and tooling issues.

Location: Glendale Heights, IL | Onsite | 1st or 2nd Shift

Core Responsibilities & Required Experience

This is a hands‑on machining role for someone comfortable running production independently.

What You Will Do

• Set up and operate CNC lathes (multi-axis, live tooling preferred)


• Load programs and make offsets as needed


• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T


• Perform first-article inspections and in-process checks


• Troubleshoot tooling, program, and machine issues


• Maintain quality and production standards

What You Bring

• 3+ years CNC lathe setup experience


• Experience with multi-axis lathes and live tooling preferred


• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments


• Experience making program edits or conversational programming


• Strong attention to detail and quality

A bit about us:

Our client is a precision manufacturer producing tight-tolerance machined components for industrial and automotive applications. The shop is well‑equipped, clean, and process‑driven, with consistent workflow and long‑term production programs. This is a stable environment for machinists who take pride in quality setups and repeatable performance.

Why join us?

• $30–$38/hr depending on experience


• 1st and 2nd shift availability


• Stable, long‑term production programs


• Clean, organized machining environment


• Full benefits package including 401k with match, holiday and vacation pay, strong medical/dental/vision insurance


• Opportunity to work on multi-axis equipment with live tooling