CNC Machinist First Shift

100Hires, Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance—

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or FS

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Tuition assistance

Gainsharing bonus opportunities

Climate-controlled gage room

Job summary

Acme Industries, located in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist on 1st shift to program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes. You will read drawings, hold tight tolerances, and inspect parts to ensure conformance with travelers and quality plans.

The role emphasizes ownership of part quality, adaptability to diverse jobs, and adherence to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D standards in a shop that values skilled machinists.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing, job shop, or contract environment.
• Ability to hold close tolerances consistently (±0.001? or tighter).
• Strong blueprint reading including GD&T and tolerance interpretation.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.).
• Ability to perform simple to moderate CNC setups independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling and/or turning equipment to produce precision components per drawings and travelers.
• Read prints, set up tooling, verify first piece, and run close-tolerance work.
• Perform in-process and final inspection per control plan; document results.
• Adjust offsets and tool wear; communicate issues to supervision.
• Support setup machinists on more complex setups and ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Close-tolerance machining

Measurement with calipers/micrometers

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

vocational/technical machining training

Tools

FANUC control experience

CNC milling/turning equipment

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Job TypeFull-timeDescription*What Makes This Different*Most CNC machinist jobs in this area are running the same part every day. This isn’t that job.At Acme, you’ll machine large, complex castings and forgings for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation customers — programs where the tolerances are tight, the materials are demanding, and getting it right the first time actually matters. Our machinists work from prints, think through setups, and own the quality of what they produce. If you’re tired of being a button-pusher and want a shop that respects your skill, this is the place.We are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, PE-backed, and actively growing toward $300M. We’ve been in Elk Grove Village since 1948. The machines are late-model, the shop is clean, and the 1st Shift runs Monday through Friday.Position SummaryThe CNC Machinist — 1st Shift operates CNC milling and/or turning equipment to produce precision-machined components to close tolerances and exact finish specifications. This role is suited for an experienced machinist who can read prints, perform simple setups, run close-tolerance work with consistency, and take ownership of part quality — not someone who waits to be told what to do next.You’ll work on a wide variety of jobs and part families — Acme is a job shop, not a production line. That means every week looks a little different, and the ability to adapt, read situations, and apply good machining judgment is what separates the people who thrive here from the people who don’t.What You’ll DoCNC Machine OperationOperate CNC machining centers and/or CNC lathes to produce precision components per engineering drawings, job travelers, and quality plansRun close-tolerance work consistently — holding ±0.001? or tighter is routine; knowing when you’re about to go out of tolerance before it happens is expectedMonitor in-process dimensional conformance using calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, dial indicators, and other precision measurement toolsAdjust tool offsets to maintain tolerance as tools wear; know the difference between a wear offset and a geometry problemIdentify and communicate tool wear, breakage, chatter, surface finish problems, or other process concerns to the setup machinist or supervisor before running scrapOperate multiple machines or setups concurrently where workload and skill level allowSetup (Simple to Moderate)Perform simple to moderate CNC setups independently — load tooling, establish offsets, verify first piece before runningSupport setup machinists on more complex setups — running second operations, re-chucking parts, verifying tooling after a tool changeEdit tool offsets, feeds, and speeds at the control to achieve correct results; escalate program-level issues to the setup machinist or programmerCommunicate setup issues, tooling needs, and job status to production supervision in a timely mannerBlueprint Reading & InspectionRead and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T callouts, surface finish specifications, material and process notes, and tolerance requirementsSelect the correct measurement tool for the feature being checked; know when to use a gage versus a micrometer versus an indicatorPerform in-process inspection per control plan and traveler requirements; document results as requiredPerform final inspection on completed parts before releasing to the next operation or to QualityQuality & SafetyProduce work that meets all requirements on the first try — not because someone is checking, but because you take pride in itReport nonconforming material immediately using Acme’s nonconformance process; do not pass suspect parts to the next operationFollow all ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D QMS requirements including traveler sign-offs, inspection records, and controlled document useMaintain a clean, organized work area and machine; follow 5S standards for the production floorComply with all safety requirements including PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of coolant and cutting fluidsTeam ContributionCommunicate job status, open issues, and anything the next shift needs to know — clear handoffs keep production movingSupport less-experienced operators and finisher-trainees with practical guidance when the opportunity arisesParticipate in continuous improvement activities: speak up when you see a better way, a recurring problem, or a waste of timeRequirementsWhat We’re Looking ForRequired5+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing, job shop, or contract manufacturing environmentDemonstrated ability to hold close tolerances consistently — ±0.001? or tighter on a regular basisStrong blueprint reading ability including GD&T, surface finish callouts, material specifications, and tolerance interpretationProficiency with standard precision measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, dial indicatorsAbility 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 toleranceHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent; vocational / technical training in machining is a plusAbility to lift and move workpieces and fixtures up to 50 lbs.; team lift for heavier componentsAbility to read and write English; basic computer skillsPreferred — The Candidates We Get Excited AboutFANUC control experience (FANUC 0i, 30i, or 31i series) — this is what most of our machines runExperience with large-format CNC equipment: vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, CNC lathesExperience machining castings, forgings, or other near-net-shape workpieces — this is most of what we machineExperience in an ISO 9001 or AS9100D certified environmentExperience running 4th or 5th axis workFamiliarity with aerospace, defense, power generation, or heavy industrial parts and the quality standards that come with themWhy Machinists Stay at AcmeMedical, dental, and vision insurance — Day 1, no waiting periodCompany-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disabilityHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with company matchPaid vacation, sick time, and holidaysWeekly payGainsharing bonus opportunitiesTuition assistance for continued learningClean, climate-controlled gage room in a stable precision manufacturing environmentAbout Acme IndustriesSince 1948, Acme Industries has been a trusted precision manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation markets from our facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and we specialize in large, complex machined castings and forgings for customers who cannot afford mistakes. Our machinists don’t run the same part every day — they solve new problems, machine difficult materials, and produce work that ends up in some of the most demanding applications in the world.If you’re a skilled machinist looking for a shop that will respect your craft and give you challenging work, we want to talk to you.Salary Description$25.00 - $35.00 Per Hour