Machinist I - 2nd Shift

Dover Corporation; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 35,473 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Skokie, IL, is seeking a Machinist I on the 2nd shift to operate CNC lathes and mills, ensuring quality machining processes. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of direct CNC experience. Responsibilities include loading parts, monitoring machine operations, and conducting inspections. This role offers a pay range of $25.75 - $38.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits, and requires onsite attendance.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years direct CNC experience or formal CNC training with 1+ years experience post training.
• Ability to run CNC equipment and make adjustments based on quality inspection.
• Must possess proficient reading, writing, and computation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes and mills.
• Load and tend runs of parts on machines.
• Verify conformance of machined work pieces to specifications.

Skills

CNC operation

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Job description

Machinist I - 2nd Shift

Location: Skokie, IL, US

Onsite

Overview

The Machinist will operate CNC lathes and mills in support of machining and other manufacturing process operations.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Responsibilities

• Machine operation involves loading and tending runs of parts, or performing one-step operations on individual parts
• Positions and secures tools in holding device, machine tables, chuck, centers, and fixtures
• Verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications
• Reads blueprints, job orders, tooling instructions, and standard charts for such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions
• Understand and perform to all quality regulations, standards and policies, including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003. Follow work procedures and ensure highest level of quality
• Indexes turret and adjusts positions of tools at each station in relation to work piece to assure clearance between moving parts and machining of specified dimensions and tolerances
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
• Pressure test parts according to drawing or work procedure.
• Performs housekeeping duties including 5S, coolant replacement, and TPM
• Must be able to perform simple inspection using calipers, micrometers, and other miscellaneous gauges
• May participate in defining strategies to meet quality objectives and in system reviews within the team

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years direct CNC experience or formal CNC training from accredited program combined with 1+ years experience post training
• Must be able to run CNC equipment in one cell, including:
  • Change jaws
  • Change tools/touch off
  • Lad program
• Run first piece and make adjustments based on quality inspection

Desired Characteristics, Competence and Capabilities

• Must possess proficient reading, writing, and computation skills
• Must possess good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience with multi‑axis CNC equipment highly desirable

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is continuously standing, repetitively grasping and repetitively using fine manipulation with the hands. The team member may be frequently required to walk, bend, squat, or twist as well as repetitively push or pull. The team member must be able to lift 10‑20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance
• This position is performed in a manufacturing environment. Team members in this position may be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold temperatures, hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors. The team member may occasionally be required to work in an office environment
• Bench‑type or floor‑mounted machines (e.g. drill presses, grinders, broaches, screw machines, manual and CNC mills and lathes, saws, shrink‑wrap machines, etc.) hand and power tools, measuring instruments, hoist, lifts, and lift trucks.

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Pay Range

$25.75 - $38.00

Benefits

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually; 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition assistance is available; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Accommodation Statement

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Job Function

Manufacturing & Operations