CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Midland Manufacturing; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Manufacturing in Skokie, IL is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to operate lathe equipment, read drawings, and apply GD&T knowledge. The role focuses on producing precise parts while following quality procedures in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will load and secure parts, set up tools, verify dimensions, and perform first-piece inspections, ensuring adherence to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years direct CNC experience or formal CNC training plus 1+ years post-training experience.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Ability to run CNC equipment in one cell and perform setup tasks.
• Run first piece and make adjustments based on quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Load and tend runs of parts or perform one-step operations on individual parts.
• Position and secure tools in holding devices, tables, chucks, fixtures.
• Verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Read blueprints, job orders, and tooling instructions for tolerances and machining instructions.
• Meet quality standards and ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 requirements.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

GD&T knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC lathe

Calipers/Micrometers

Gages

Job description

Produces machined parts using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe machine. Studies work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). Checks SPC charts for frequency of checks, gauging and measurements.. A Support 2 requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Responsibilities typically include: Works under moderate supervision.. Problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Responsibilities

• Machine operation involves loading and tending runs of parts, or performing one-step operations on individual parts
• Positions and secures tools in holding device, machine tables, chuck, centers, and fixtures
• Verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications
• Reads blueprints, job orders, tooling instructions, and standard charts for such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions
• Understand and perform to all quality regulations, standards and policies, including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003. Follow work procedures and ensure highest level of quality
• Indexes turret and adjusts positions of tools at each station in relation to work piece to assure clearance between moving parts and machining of specified dimensions and tolerances
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
• Pressure test parts according to drawing or work procedure.
• Performs housekeeping duties including 5S, coolant replacement, and TPM
• Must be able to perform simple inspection using calipers, micrometers, and other miscellaneous gages
• May participate in defining strategies to meet quality objectives and in system reviews within the team

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years direct CNC experience or forrmal CNC training from accredited program combined with 1+ years experience post training
• Experience reading blue prints
• Must be able to run CNC equipment in one cell, including:
• Change jaws
• Change tools/touch off
• Lad program
• Run first piece and make adjustments based on quality inspection

Desired Characteristics, Competence And Capabilities

• Must possess proficient reading, writing, and computation skills
• Must possess good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience with mulit axis CNC equipment highly desirable

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is continuously standing, repetitively grasping and repetitively using fine manipulation with the hands. The team member may be frequently required to walk, bend, squat, or twist as well as repetitively push or pull. The team member must be able to lift 10-20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance
• This position is performed in a manufacturing environment. Team members in this position may be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold temperatures, hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors. The team member may occasionally be required to work in an office environment
• Bench-type or floor-mounted machines (e.g. drill presses, grinders, broaches, screw machines, manual and CNC mills and lathes, saws, shrink-wrap machines, etc.) hand and power tools, measuring instruments, hoist, lifts, and lift trucks.