CNC Machinist - Fast-Paced Medical Device Precision

Donson; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Opportunity for Flexible Schedule

Night Shift Premium

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Donson is seeking a CNC Machinist in Alsip, IL to operate and set up a range of machines, including lathes and mills. You will read blueprints with GD&T, adjust tool offsets, and ensure critical dimensions are consistently met. The role emphasizes efficiency, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment.

Day shift runs 8:00AM–4:30PM, Mon–Fri, with overtime opportunities. The ideal candidate will maintain attendance, follow procedures, and contribute to process

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of CNC setup or operation experience on lathes or mills.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints (including GD&T features such as true position and profile of a surface).
• Ability to manipulate G-Code programs, change work offsets, and adjust tool offsets.
• Ability to change, touch-off, and indicate tools for CNC lathes or mills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk up to 90% of the day
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, and reach up to 100% of the day
• Ability to work in a shop environment - continuous exposure to potentially hazardous metal working machinery and equipment, loud noises, dust, mist, oils and solvents.
• Be punctual and maintain an excellent attendance record

Responsibilities

• Have a fantastic attitude and show a willingness to learn
• Follow department specific procedures when setting up and operating machines, as well as inspecting parts.
• Hit pre-determined efficiency goals when setting up or operating machines.
• Be creative
• Continuously strive to help improve processes
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CNC setup & operation

G-code programming

Blueprint reading (GD&T)

Tool offset adjustment

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Donson is seeking a CNC Machinist in Alsip, IL to operate and set up a range of machines, including lathes and mills. You will read blueprints with GD&T, adjust tool offsets, and ensure critical dimensions are consistently met. The role emphasizes efficiency, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment.

Day shift runs 8:00AM–4:30PM, Mon–Fri, with overtime opportunities. The ideal candidate will maintain attendance, follow procedures, and contribute to process