CNC Machinist – 2nd Shift (Lathe)

Markem-Imaje; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW in Skokie, IL is seeking a CNC Machinist to operate and tend CNC lathes and mills, ensuring parts meet exact blueprints and tolerances for the 2nd shift.

This role requires 3+ years of CNC experience or formal CNC training and the ability to read blueprints, verify part quality, and work within ISO 9001:2015 standards. A discretionary bonus may be earned based on performance metrics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years direct CNC experience or formal CNC training from accredited program combined with 1+ years experience post training.
• Experience reading blueprints.

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.
• 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.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNC training program

Job description

OPW in Skokie, IL is seeking a CNC Machinist to operate and tend CNC lathes and mills, ensuring parts meet exact blueprints and tolerances for the 2nd shift.

This role requires 3+ years of CNC experience or formal CNC training and the ability to read blueprints, verify part quality, and work within ISO 9001:2015 standards. A discretionary bonus may be earned based on performance metrics.