CNC Machinist: Precision Parts Operator | Weekly Pay

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401k

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Belvidere, IL seeks a CNC Operator to run production equipment and manufacture precision metal components per work orders, drawings, and quality specs. You’ll ensure accuracy, maintain safety, and keep a clean workstation.

The role requires mechanical aptitude with basic inspection skills, the ability to read blueprints, and attention to tolerances. Standard hours are Mon–Fri, with a pay range of $18.00–$22.00 per hour and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machining processes.
• Ability to read a tape measure and preferably use calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to understand basic blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with close tolerances.
• Shopmath skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently after training.
• Ability to recognize quality problems and stop/report production when specifications are not being met.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor assigned machining and production equipment.
• Load raw materials or parts into machines and remove completed components.
• Follow work orders, shop instructions, blueprints, drawings, and part specifications.
• Make basic machine adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality.
• Inspect finished and in-process parts for dimensions, appearance, and defects.
• Use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Monitor machines during operation and identify unusual noises, vibration, tool wear, or other operating problems.
• Maintain required production and quality documentation.
• Meet established production and quality standards while minimizing scrap.
• Perform basic machine cleaning.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Communicate equipment, tooling, or quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist with other manufacturing and shop duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure

Blueprints

Attention to detail

Shopmath

Dependable attendance

Identify quality issues

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Belvidere, IL seeks a CNC Operator to run production equipment and manufacture precision metal components per work orders, drawings, and quality specs. You’ll ensure accuracy, maintain safety, and keep a clean workstation.

The role requires mechanical aptitude with basic inspection skills, the ability to read blueprints, and attention to tolerances. Standard hours are Mon–Fri, with a pay range of $18.00–$22.00 per hour and weekly pay.