Manual CNC Machinist

Trillium Staffing; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Professional is seeking a Manual CNC Machinist in the Chicago area. The role involves reading complex drawings, setting up manual and CNC machines, editing G-code, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances. Proficiency with Fanuc controls, CAD/CAM files, and precision inspection tools is required.

The job offers up to $40 per hour and a direct-hire opportunity with a reputable manufacturing firm. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of CNC experience in heavy manufacturing, strong math and

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and CAD/CAM files.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machines with proper tooling.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut; proof initial runs.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, grinders, or presses.
• Enter or edit G-code; adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut.
• Inspect finished parts with precision measurement tools for conformance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot programming or machine issues; perform maintenance.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint reading

Geometric tolerancing

Mathematical skills

problem solving

Tools

Fanuc Control

CNC Lathes

CNC Milling Machines

Metrology tools

Job description

Trillium Professional has a direct hire opportunity for a Manual CNC Machinist in the Chicago area.

The pay rate is up to $40hr.

Key Responsibilities

• -Blueprint & CAD Interpretation: Read and analyze complex engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and CAD/CAM files to determine dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.
• -Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, secure, and align work holding devices, attachments, and cutting tools on manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, grinders, or presses.
• -Programming & Adjustments: Enter or edit G-code instructions, adjust feed rates, speeds, and depths of cut, and perform tool proofing on initial production runs.
• -Quality Control & Inspection: Inspect finished workpieces using precision measurement tools like micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to ensure strict adherence to specifications.
• -Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical or programming issues during production, perform minor equipment repairs, and conduct routine machine maintenance.

Qualifications

• -3-5 years’ experience operating CNC Machines in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• -Fanuc Control Experience
• -Be able to create your own set-up
• -Advanced knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an advanced understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions.
• -Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication
• -Knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments, to include but not limited to calipers, ID & OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales.
• -Knowledge of various tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, and inserts used on various machines.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.