CNC Machinist

KELTEC; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KELTEC is hiring a CNC Machinist at our West Chicago, IL facility. The role requires hands-on CNC milling and turning, reading prints to tight tolerances, and performing fixture fabrication with minimal supervision.

You will safely operate mills/lathe, manual equipment, and laser systems, while maintaining tooling, inventory, and shop cleanliness. Overtime and weekend work may be required; strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tolerance notes.
• Willingness to learn and perform additional duties.

Responsibilities

• Safely program, set up, and operate CNC mills/lathe.
• Set up manual mills/lathes, drill press, saws, and laser systems.
• Read blueprints for product specifications and tolerances.
• Assemble sub-assemblies and fixtures per drawings/manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and risk mitigation on shop equipment.
• Rebuild equipment and fabricate/repair parts as needed.
• Manage tooling, raw material inventory, and shop cleanliness.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Team player

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNC Certification or equivalent

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor CAM

Fusion 360

MS Office

Job description

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CNC Machinist

125 Human Resources Full Time Technical West Chicago, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1108

At KELTEC and AJR Filtration, we are more than filtration manufacturers. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Northeast Ohio, KELTEC provides high-quality filtration solutions for compressed air, hydraulics, refrigeration, gas, and vacuum applications. AJR Filtration, established in 1997 and located in West Chicago, Illinois, specializes in manufacturing industrial liquid and dust filtration products.

Together, we combine decades of manufacturing expertise, innovation, and a commitment to quality to serve customers across diverse industries. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to operational excellence, teamwork, and creating meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

As the company grows, the need for experienced, hands‑on personnel increases. Currently, we seek an experienced CNC Machinist who is competent with CNC machining, can efficiently create low volume precision parts to print, is comfortable with machine / fixture fabrication and assembly, and can work in a professional manner with minimal direct supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely program, set up, and operate CNC mills / lathes.
• Safely set up and operate manual mills/lathes, drill press, saws, and laser cutting systems.
• Reads blueprints for product specification such as dimensions and tolerance.
• Assemble component sub-assemblies and fixtures according to assembly drawings, manuals, sketches, and verbal instruction.
• Perform preventive maintenance and risk mitigation activities on machine shop equipment.
• Rebuild equipment and fabricate / repair parts as necessary to complete tasks.
• Responsible for machine shop tooling, raw material inventory, and general shop cleanliness.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter, team player, works well with others, and has a positive attitude
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
• Organized, creative, results-oriented, focused and attentive to detail

Position Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a CNC machinist or equivalent work experience
• High School Degree or equivalent
• Strong mechanical knowledge required.
• Proficient with MS Office tools coupled with general computer literacy
• Proficient in standard (Imperial) and metric systems
• Able to read / supplement / correct drawings
• Willing to learn, develop new skills, and take on other duties / responsibilities as assigned.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends, at times, to meet customer requirements.

Preferred

• 5+ years of progressive experience as a CNC machinist or equivalent work experience
• Certificate in CNC precision programming/machining or equivalent education/experience.
• Familiar with PLCs, programming logic, and automated systems.
• Proficient with AutoDesk Inventor CAM, Fusion 360, or similar CAM software package.
• Exposure to fabrication tools including MIG & TIG Welding is a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Independently mobile, able to stand and walk.
• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping for long lengths of time.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Lifting and moving of objects up to 50lb.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This position regularly requires an 8 hour work day. Moderate overtime including weekends may be required. This job usually operates in a production environment.