CNC Mill Operator/Machinist (1st Shift)

Aerotek; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a CNC Mill Operator/Machinist on first shift. You will program, set up, and run CNC mills in a low-volume shop, ensuring parts meet blueprints, tolerances, and customer specs while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

This role requires reading blueprints, adjusting tool offsets, performing in-process and final inspections, and collaborating with leads and engineering to improve setup and run times.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC mills in a low-quantity job shop environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Experience with tool offsets, fixtures, and setup.
• Familiarity with ISO/AS quality systems and safety policies.
• Able to work first shift and coordinate with leads/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Check work instructions, material type, and size to ensure accurate setup.
• Receive, load, and run CNC programs; modify as needed for efficiency.
• Set tool offsets and verify tooling/fixtures installation.
• Run multiple machines to maximize throughput on the shop floor.
• Perform secondary operations (drilling, deburring, polishing) as required.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and profile projectors to ensure quality.
• Count, mark, and pack parts; maintain clean, safe work area.
• Document operations and communicate issues to leads and engineering.

Skills

CNC setup/run

Reading blueprints

Tool offsets

Metrology tools

English communication

Safety compliance

Multi-machine operation

Tools

CNC Milling Machines

Fanuc Controls

Micrometers / Calipers

Job description

Aerotek in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a CNC Mill Operator/Machinist on first shift. You will program, set up, and run CNC mills in a low-volume shop, ensuring parts meet blueprints, tolerances, and customer specs while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

This role requires reading blueprints, adjusting tool offsets, performing in-process and final inspections, and collaborating with leads and engineering to improve setup and run times.