Computer Numerical Control Programmer

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance (optional)

Paid time off

Paid major holidays

Annual bonus and profit-sharing

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate boring mills and program large, custom components in a precision-focused environment in Chicago. You will read blueprints, set up tooling and workholding, and create Mastercam programs for boring and multi-axis milling.

The role requires experience with G-code/M-code and Mastercam, plus ability to troubleshoot and optimize toolpaths. Competitive pay, benefits, and overtime opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating CNC Horizontal or Vertical Boring Mills.
• Experience with G-code and/or M-code programming and interpretation for CNC machine control.
• Strong proficiency with Mastercam CAD/CAM software, including creating, editing, and optimizing CNC programs for boring and milling operations.
• Strong setup experience machining large, custom, or low-volume components.
• Read blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Horizontal or Vertical Boring Mills to precision specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Determine tooling, workholding, and machine setups for large, custom components.
• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam CAD/CAM software for boring and multi-axis milling operations.
• Make program edits and machine adjustments to improve efficiency, accuracy, and part quality.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues to maintain productivity.
• Follow all safety and quality standards while meeting production deadlines.

Skills

CNC Boring Mills

G-code/M-code

Mastercam CAD/CAM

Multi-axis milling

Toolpath optimization

Setup experience

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Tools

Mastercam CAD/CAM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Horizontal or Vertical Boring Mills to precision specifications.
• Use precision machinery to perform milling and boring operations on large custom components with high accuracy and repeatability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Determine tooling, workholding, and machine setups for large, custom components.
• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam CAD/CAM software for boring and multi-axis milling operations.
• Make program edits and machine adjustments to improve efficiency, accuracy, and part quality.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues to maintain productivity.
• Follow all safety and quality standards while meeting production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating CNC Horizontal or Vertical Boring Mills.
• Capabilities: Ability to perform boring and multi-axis milling operations on custom, fabricated, and heavy components.
• Strong setup experience machining large, custom, or low-volume components.
• Required: Experience with G-code and/or M-code programming and interpretation for CNC machine control.
• Required: Strong proficiency with Mastercam CAD/CAM software, including creating, editing, and optimizing CNC programs for boring and milling operations.
• Experience with CNC program troubleshooting, toolpath optimization, and setup verification.
• Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.

Schedule

Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM OR 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Optional Saturday hours: 7:00 AM–12:00 PM

Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate

Compensation

• Pay: $30–$40 per hour, based on experience
• Medical, vision, and optional dental insurance
• Two weeks of paid time off
• Paid major holidays
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities