CNC Machinist

Allways Precision; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Allways Precision is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our growing team. The role focuses on milling or turning a variety of materials, with single piece to small production runs.

Candidates should master tight tolerances, operate multi-axis CNC machines, and use CAM/CAD software. Surface grinding experience and precision inspection are valued.

Independent work ethic and reliable communication are essential for successful production runs.

Qualifications

• Ability to hold tight tolerances +/- .002 (down to 0.0002”).
• Able to inspect parts to same tolerances.
• Capable of mechanical assembly of machine segments with close fit tolerances.
• Proficient with knee mills, surface grinders, CNC mills (Haas/Doosan) and manual lathes.
• Working knowledge of CAM and CAD software (BobCAD, Solidworks CAM, AutoCAD).
• Proficient with measuring tools like dial calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
• Strong shop math skills and ability to read prints.
• Effective communication and ability to work independently.
• Surface grinding experience with Chevalier and Okamoto grinders is a plus.
• Experience scraping flat ways and spindle bearings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes, perform milling or turning tasks.
• Set up machines and run production pieces, from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Inspect parts and ensure tolerances are met through quality checks.

Skills

Tight tolerances

Inspection accuracy

Multi-axis CNC

CAM software

CAD software

Dial calipers

Shop math

Independent worker

Surface grinding

Scraping

Tools

BobCAD

SolidWorks CAM

AutoCAD

Chevalier grinding

Okamoto grinders

Job description

Allways Precision has an excellent career opportunity for a CNC Machinist. We are looking for a skilled and dedicated CNC Machinist to join our talented growing team. We are a machine tool remanufacturer and our machined parts supply internal use in machine building. Runs could be single piece to 20 pieces in general. Milling or turning a variety of materials. Some surface grinding knowlege is also beneficial.

Qualifications

• Capability to hold tight tolerances +/-.002 (down to 0.0002”). Able to inspect parts to same tolerances.


• The ability to perform mechanical assembly of machine segments with close fit tolerances


• Working knowledge of different types of multi-axis CNC machine shop equipment including knee mills, surface grinders, CNC Mills (Haas, Doosan) and manual lathes


• Working knowledge of CAM software (BobCAD, Solidworks CAM)


• Working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, Draftsight)


• Working knowledge of dial calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators


• Shop Math skills and the ability to read prints


• Good communication skills


• Work independently to take job assignments from start to finish with little or no assistance


• Surface Grinding experience using Chevalier and Okamoto CNC grinders


• Experience in scraping flat ways and spindle bearings is a plus

You Should Be Proficient In

• GD&T


• CNC Tooling


• Troubleshooting Skills


• CNC Programming


• G-Code


• M-Code


• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Bridgeport, Haas, Doosan)


• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Haas, Doosan)


• CAM Software (Bobcad)