Precision CNC Machinist & Programmer/Operator

Smiths Group; Niles Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up, program/edit, and operate CNC machines (lathes, mills, drills). The role requires maintaining tight tolerances and working from routings, prints, and instructions to ensure quality parts.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of CNC experience, the ability to read drawings, and proficiency with measuring tools. A strong attention to detail and independent work style are essential for success in this facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CNC machine tool program editing & operating experience.
• Numerical control machining skills experience in lathes and mills and ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings.
• Make average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems.
• Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
• Possesses previous experience as a manual machinist.
• Must be detail oriented; be able to work independently using sound judgment.
• Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, may write programs and edit existing programs, and operate numerically controlled machinery (lathes, mills, drills).
• Maintain quality and tolerances within .0003”.
• Follow work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, and instructions.
• Learn/adapt programming per machine; modify machine parameters per supervisor’s instructions.
• Inspect work with micrometer, bore gauge, venire calipers to verify conformance.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures and report equipment issues.
• Keep machines/work area clean and orderly.
• Produce labor and time reports.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Math calculations

Program editing

Multiple priorities

Manual machining

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical school

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Job description

Smiths Group is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up, program/edit, and operate CNC machines (lathes, mills, drills). The role requires maintaining tight tolerances and working from routings, prints, and instructions to ensure quality parts.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of CNC experience, the ability to read drawings, and proficiency with measuring tools. A strong attention to detail and independent work style are essential for success in this facility.