Precision CNC Lathe & Mill Operator

Midwest Turned Products; Gilberts (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Gilberts, IL is seeking a Precision CNC Lathe & Mill Operator who turns exact specifications into flawless parts. You will handle setups from start to finish, align tooling, and monitor runs.

This role requires reading blueprints, precision measurement, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting. Flex hours and overtime may be required to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical machining education preferred.
• Proven experience operating CNC machinery.
• Comfort reading prints and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of CNC machines, tooling, and related equipment.
• Ability to work solo and cooperatively with the team.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Basic computer skills for data capture and programming edits.
• Willingness to take on flexible hours and overtime as production requires.

Responsibilities

• Setups from start to finish: alignment, calibration, tooling, and workholding.
• Live monitoring of runs; making offsets and adjustments to protect quality.
• In-process and final inspections to verify accuracy and spec adherence.
• Data entry and recordkeeping for traceable production history.
• Team collaboration to improve processes and throughput.
• Strict adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Reading and applying blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Attention to detail

Data entry

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical machining education preferred

Tools

CNC machines

Tooling

Measuring tools

Job description

Let’s Talk Precision — Gilberts, ILDo you enjoy turning exact specifications into flawless parts? Do fast-paced days fly by when you’re dialing in setups and chasing microns? If so, you might be the Precision CNC Lathe & Mill Operator we’re looking for.What you’ll handleSetups from start to finish: alignment, calibration, tooling, and workholdingReading and applying blueprints, technical drawings, and specificationsLive monitoring of runs; making offsets and adjustments to protect qualityRoutine maintenance that keeps equipment in peak conditionIn-process and final inspections to verify accuracy and spec adherenceData entry and recordkeeping for traceable production historyTeam collaboration to improve processes and throughputStrict adherence to safety and housekeeping standardsYou’ll be a match if you haveA high school diploma or equivalent (technical machining education preferred)Proven experience operating CNC machineryComfort reading prints and technical documentationWorking knowledge of CNC machines, tooling, and related equipmentAbility to work solo and cooperatively with the teamStrong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solvingBasic computer skills for data capture and programming editsWillingness to take on flexible hours and overtime as production requiresWhy this roleEvery day brings a new print, a new setup, and a new challenge. If you take pride in parts that pass inspection the first time and enjoy making processes better, you’ll thrive here.