CNC Operator - 4x10 Shift: Hands-On Machining Growth

Trillium Staffing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking a CNC Machine Operator in Freeport to join a direct-hire team. Candidates should have basic knowledge of operating CNC mills and lathes, familiarity with HAAS or similar controls, reading blueprints, and understanding GD&T.

Training opportunities exist as you gain hands-on programming exposure. The role includes loading materials, running equipment, simple setups, monitoring quality, and maintaining a safe, organized work area on a 4-day, 10-hour shift with potential

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience operating CNC mills or lathes in a production environment.
• Ability to identify simple issues during machining and make minor adjustments.
• Exposure to Mastercam or similar CAM software is helpful but not required.
• Strong focus on accuracy, part quality, and safe operation throughout daily tasks.
• Familiarity with HAAS controls or comparable CNC control systems.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and understand fundamental GD&T concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance such as cleaning, coolant checks, and organizing tooling.
• Deburr edges properly and protect parts during and after machining.
• Work with leads and supervisors to report issues and keep production moving.
• Read and interpret basic prints, part dimensions, hole locations, and tolerances.
• Assist with simple CNC mill or lathe setups, including selecting tools and verifying offsets.
• Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, and other common shop tools.
• Load and unload material, start production runs, and monitor machines for quality and safety.

Skills

CNC operation

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

GD&T fundamentals

Tools

HAAS controls

Mastercam exposure

Calipers / Micrometers

Job description

Trillium Staffing is seeking a CNC Machine Operator in Freeport to join a direct-hire team. Candidates should have basic knowledge of operating CNC mills and lathes, familiarity with HAAS or similar controls, reading blueprints, and understanding GD&T.

Training opportunities exist as you gain hands-on programming exposure. The role includes loading materials, running equipment, simple setups, monitoring quality, and maintaining a safe, organized work area on a 4-day, 10-hour shift with potential