Machinist (COUPE- MCHNST 126) COUNTYWIDE

Cook County Government; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County Government is seeking a Machinist to fabricate metal parts using lathes, milling machines, and drill presses according to blueprints. The role requires careful inspection of parts for wear or defects and assembling equipment when parts are made.

You will set up tools, select speeds and feeds, and verify tolerances to tolerance as tight as .0001 inch. The position emphasizes safety, requires journeyman-level training or five years of machinist experience with a valid driver’s license,

Qualifications

• Journeyman Machinist training or apprenticeship completed.
• One year of full-time work experience as a Journeyman Machinist with valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED with five years of Machinist experience and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal parts using lathes, milling machines, drill presses and measuring tools.
• Dismantle and assemble equipment for which parts are fabricated.
• Install cutting tools and set speed and feed on machines; inspect parts for wear or defects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine setup

Tolerance measurement

Metal properties knowledge

Education

Journeyman Machinist training or apprenticeship

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description - Machinist (COUPE- MCHNST 126) COUNTYWIDE (00139529)

Job Description

Machinist (COUPE- MCHNST 126) COUNTYWIDE

Requisition ID

00139529

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 3:56:19 PM

Closing Date

Oct 7, 2026, 4:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time : 7:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 3:30 P.M.

Organization

Offices Under the President

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Machinist Foreman works from blueprints and written specifications and fabricates metal parts by the use of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, measuring instruments and other machine or hand tools. May dismantle and assemble equipment for which a part is fabricated. Installs the proper cutting tool and sets the speed and feed of the machine. Inspects parts for wear, cracks or other defects, and reassembles after new parts have been fabricated.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of an accredited Journeyman Machinist training or apprenticeship program, One (1) year of full-time work experience as a Journeyman Machinist, and a Valid Driver's License

OR

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Test Certificate, Five (5) years full-time work experience as a Machinist, and a Valid Driver's License is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA thirty (30) hour course in construction, safety, and health) Is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Ability to set up and perform all operations on standard machine tools, working to tolerance of .0001 of an inch.

Ability to read blueprints, plans the work sequence, selects the proper tools and metals and lays out work.

Knowledge of the properties of various types of steel, brass, bronze and other metals.

Knowledge of diesel/natural gas generators, battery powered utility carts, lifts, centrifugal pumps and air handling units.

Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and procedures pertinent to the Machinist's trade.

This position requires various types of physical exertion, including, but not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight.

This position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.

Physical Requirements

Very Heavy Work
Very Heavy work involves exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”

ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact [e-mail]

VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

*This position requiressuccessful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Social Media Disclaimer

The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.