Machinist

MAAC Machinery; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage available

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

MAAC Machinery is seeking a Machinist to set up and operate manual mills and lathes to produce components per blueprint specifications. Opportunity to train on a Vertical Machining Center (VMC) and advance within our shop into welding, fabrication, or electrical paths.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a busy shop environment with opportunities for internal growth and overtime. We value a strong work ethic and teamwork.

Qualifications

• One-year recent machinist experience.
• Ability to use precision tools, gage blocks, caliper, etc.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in mathematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.
• Knowledge of metal properties.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain milling and lathe machinery.
• Review blueprints, drawings, or samples to ensure accuracy.
• Select appropriate machine settings.
• Maintain proper inventories of completed components.
• Inspect all produced parts for quality assurance.
• Identify any needed maintenance or repairs on equipment.
• Must practice safe work habits and keep a clean and organized workstation.

Skills

Machinist experience

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Precision tools

Tools

Caliper

Gage blocks

Job description

Rate of Pay: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour (paid weekly).

Overtime Rate: $30.00 to $34.50 per hour.

1st Shift Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm.
• Overtime always available; paid breaks.

JOB SUMMARY:

MAAC Machinery has an opening for a Machinist within our machine shop. The core function will be to set up and operate manual mills and lathes to produce machine components, per blueprint specifications. These components are a critical part of our operations and will be used in numerous machine fabrication processes. Along your journey you’ll also have the opportunity to train on and ultimately run a Vertical Machining Center (VMC), producing high-volume and high-difficulty components. MAAC strongly promotes from within; with hard work and dedication you can progress within our machine shop or learn skilled trades leading to growth opportunities within our welding, fabrication, or electrical teams.

• Operate and maintain milling and lathe machinery.
• Review blueprints, drawings, or samples to ensure accuracy.
• Select appropriate machine settings.
• Maintain proper inventories of completed components.
• Inspect all produced parts for quality assurance.
• Identify any needed maintenance or repairs on equipment.
• Must practice safe work habits and keep a clean and organized workstation.

BENEFITS:

• Heavy promoting from within; multiple career progression paths.
• Annual performance review.
• Earned vacation time and paid holidays.
• Health coverage available.
• Purchase assistance for required personal equipment.
• Teammate appreciation events.
• Referral pay for referring a friend or colleague.
• Teammate assistance programs.
• Good work-life balance including overtime choices.
• Profit sharing is available upon reaching qualified service time.
• Reimbursement for qualified technical training.
• Easily accessible and modern facility.
• Clean environment with well-maintained equipment.
• Stability of an industry-leading company in business for 40 years.
• Equal opportunity employer; trade school graduates and veterans encouraged.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• One-year recent machinist experience.
• Ability to use precision tools, gage blocks, caliper, etc.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in mathematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.
• Knowledge of metal properties.