CNC Machinist 2nd Shift — Precision Close-Tolerance

ACME CAREERS; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate milling and turning equipment for complex castings and forgings. You will read prints, perform simple setups, and own part quality in a job-shop environment where each week brings new challenges.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years with close-tolerance work, GD&T proficiency, and experience with measurement tools. Grow with a certified, growing shop that values skilled craftsmanship and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing, job shop, or contract manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to hold close tolerances consistently — ±0.001? or tighter on a regular basis.
• Strong blueprint reading ability including GD&T, surface finish callouts, material specifications, and tolerance interpretation.
• Proficiency with standard precision measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, dial indicators
• Ability to perform simple to moderate CNC setups independently (tool load, offset establishment, first-piece verification)
• Ability to adjust offsets and recognize when a process is drifting out of tolerance
• Read and write English; basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machining centers and/or CNC lathes to produce precision components per engineering drawings, job travelers, and quality plans.
• Run close-tolerance work consistently — holding ±0.001? or tighter is routine; know when you’re about to go out of tolerance before it happens.
• Monitor in-process dimensional conformance using calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, dial indicators, and other precision measurement tools.
• Adjust tool offsets to maintain tolerance as tools wear; know the difference between a wear offset and a geometry problem.
• Identify and communicate tool wear, breakage, chatter, surface finish problems, or other process concerns to the setup machinist or supervisor before running scrap.
• Operate multiple machines or setups concurrently where workload and skill level allow.
• Perform simple to moderate CNC setups independently — load tooling, establish offsets, verify first piece before running.
• Support setup machinists on more complex setups — running second operations, re-chucking parts, verifying tooling after a tool change.
• Edit tool offsets, feeds, and speeds at the control to achieve correct results; elevate program-level issues to the setup machinist or programmer.
• Communicate setup issues, tooling needs, and job status to production supervision in a timely manner
• Read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T callouts, surface finish specifications, material and process notes, and tolerance requirements
• Select the correct measurement tool for the feature being checked; know when to use a gage versus a micrometer versus an indicator
• Perform in-process inspection per control plan and traveler requirements; document results as required
• Perform final inspection on completed parts before releasing to the next operation or to Quality
• Produce work that meets all requirements on the first try — not because someone is checking, but because you take pride in it
• Report nonconforming material immediately using Acme’s nonconformance process; do not pass suspect parts to the next operation
• Follow all ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D QMS requirements including traveler sign-offs, inspection records, and controlled document use
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and machine; follow 5S standards for the production floor
• Comply with all safety requirements including PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of coolant and cutting fluids
• Communicate job status, open issues, and anything the next shift needs to know — clear handoffs keep production moving
• Support less-experienced operators and finisher-trainees with practical guidance when the opportunity arises
• Participate in continuous improvement activities: speak up when you see a better way, a recurring problem, or a waste of time

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

GD&T

Measurement Tools

English Commun.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical machining training

Tools

FANUC control experience

CNC Lathes

Vertical/HMCs

Job description

Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate milling and turning equipment for complex castings and forgings. You will read prints, perform simple setups, and own part quality in a job-shop environment where each week brings new challenges.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years with close-tolerance work, GD&T proficiency, and experience with measurement tools. Grow with a certified, growing shop that values skilled craftsmanship and safety.