Precision CNC Lathe & Mill Machinist — Aerospace Bearings

100Hires, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 2,962,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

HSA contribution

FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Timken’s Aurora Bearing facility is seeking a CNC Machinist to operate lathes and mills, turning, facing, and finishing to print specifications. You’ll select tooling, run first-piece checks, and document setup approvals on a 1st or 2nd shift.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, 1+ year CNC experience, and proficiency with gages, micrometers, and blueprints. The role emphasizes precision, quality, and everyday problem-solving on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in a manufacturing environment operating CNC equipment; setup experience is a plus.
• Experience with reading blueprints and GD&T.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency with gages and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Program and/or operate CNC lathes and mills to produce precision components from bar stock, executing ID/OD turning, facing, chamfering, grooving, and drilling per print requirements.
• Select and change arbors, fixtures, speeds, inserts, and tooling to meet specifications.
• Run first-piece parts, make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve quality characteristics, and document setup approval.</n>Load parts, cycle machines, and perform in-process checks at defined intervals; adjust offsets and tooling to maintain tolerance throughout the operation.
• Maintain machine health, including fluid-level checks and routine care.
• Surface grind and re-sharpen teeth on arbors when needed.
• On-the-job training with clear pathways for advancement; Afternoon/second-shift opportunities available.

Skills

GD&T

CNC tooling

CNC setup

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Manual machining

Quality inspection

Gages

Micrometers

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hardinge lathes

HAAS

Mazak

Okuma

Doosan

Job description

Shape the Future of Motion at Timken | Aurora Bearing FacilityPicture your afternoon beginning on the shop floor where precision is the standard. You review a print, choose the right arbor and tooling, and bring bar stock to life—turning, facing, chamfering, grooving, and drilling to exact I.D./O.D. specs. You verify the first-piece, record the results for set-up approval, and keep production humming with in-process checks and smart adjustments. Fluids are topped off, machines are dialed in, and when needed, you surface-grind and re-sharpen arbor teeth to keep quality on point. That’s a day in the life of a CNC Machinist at Timken’s Aurora Bearing facility.What You’ll DoProgram and/or operate CNC lathes and mills to produce precision components from bar stock, executing ID/OD turning, facing, chamfering, grooving, and drilling per print requirements.Select and change arbors, fixtures, speeds, inserts, and tooling to meet specifications.Run first-piece parts, make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve quality characteristics, and complete the documentation required for set-up approval.Load parts, cycle machines, and perform in-process checks at defined intervals; adjust offsets and tooling to maintain tolerance throughout the operation.Maintain machine health, including fluid-level checks and routine care.Surface grind and re-sharpen teeth on arbors when needed.Training, Growth, and ScheduleOn-the-job training with clear pathways for advancement.Afternoon/second-shift opportunities available.1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.2nd Shift: 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m.CompensationStarting pay from $21.50/hour, based on experience.$1.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift.Basic QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED.Prefer 1+ year in a manufacturing environment operating CNC equipment; set-up experience is a plus.Experience with Hardinge lathes and platforms like HAAS, Mazak, Ganesh, or Doosan is advantageous.Competence using gages and micrometers.Ability to read and interpret blueprints.Skills You’ll Use DailyGD&TEquipment TroubleshootingCNC ToolingTroubleshooting SkillsG-CodeM-CodeCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverPrecision Measurement & Hand MetrologyAerospace ManufacturingTroubleshooting CNC MachinesManual Machining SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsShop Math SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentBlueprint ReadingBasic Computer SkillsEquipment in Our CellCNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) — Mazak, Haas, Okuma, DoosanCNC Lathe (2–4 axis) — Mazak, Haas, Okuma, DoosanCNC Swiss LatheCNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)CNC Lathe (5+ axis)Timken Benefits401(k) plan with company match on the first 6%Medical, dental, and vision insuranceShort- and long-term disability benefitsHealth Savings Account with company contributionFlexible Spending AccountCompany-paid life insuranceParental leaveTuition reimbursementPaid vacation and holidaysWellness programs and discountsJoin a team that powers aerospace and industrial motion with precision. Grow your craft while building components that matter.