CNC Machinist

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Holiday and vacation pay

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Full benefits package

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to independently set up, program (conversational or G-code), and operate multi-axis lathes with live tooling in Glendale Heights, IL. The role requires reading blueprints, first-article inspection, and troubleshooting programs and tooling issues.

Location: Glendale Heights, IL onsite on 1st or 2nd shift. 3+ years of setup experience and strong attention to detail are required. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC lathe setup experience.
• Experience with multi-axis lathes and live tooling preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience making program edits or conversational programming.

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

multi-axis lathe

blueprint reading

GD&T

program edits / conversational

quality focus

Tools

live tooling

Job description

Now hiring experienced CNC Lathe Machinists (setup & operate) on 1st or 2nd shift — competitive pay and full benefits.

Salary: $30 - $38 per hour

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

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

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