Experienced CNC Machinist & Programmer (Mills/Lathes)

Collabrains; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Full-time, stable position

Long-term employment opportunity

Modern CNC equipment

Job summary

Collabrains is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist to join our shop floor in Chicago. You will program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision parts from engineering drawings.

You should have strong hands-on experience, read blueprints, and select tooling, offsets, speeds, and feeds. The role emphasizes quality, tight tolerances, and safe, efficient manufacturing with modern CNC equipment. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining experience.
• Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, offsets, speeds, and feeds.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to inspect parts and maintain tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make necessary adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC Mills and Lathes
• Produce precision parts according to drawings and specifications
• Set tooling, offsets, and machine parameters
• Make program adjustments as needed
• Perform in-process and final inspections
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Skills

CNC programming

CNC milling

CNC lathe

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Job description

Collabrains is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist to join our shop floor in Chicago. You will program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision parts from engineering drawings.

You should have strong hands-on experience, read blueprints, and select tooling, offsets, speeds, and feeds. The role emphasizes quality, tight tolerances, and safe, efficient manufacturing with modern CNC equipment. This is a full-time, in-person position.