Precision Machinist Sr.

Panduit; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous time off

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

Panduit is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate manual grinders, mills, and lathes, and to perform precision machining on high-value components. You will establish tooling, feeds, and speeds, run complex operations, and ensure products meet tight dimensional tolerances.

The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on experience, ability to read engineering drawings, and a commitment to safety and quality. Day shift in Illinois offers competitive pay and a robust benefits program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Machining certificate in progress per Procedure C1-0845.
• PI Bronze certification required within 12 months of hire.
• 5–7 years of precision machining experience with manual grinding, milling, lathe operation, and tooling support.
• Advanced knowledge of surface grinding and manual machining methods, wheel selection and dressing, workholding, setup, milling, turning, tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual surface grinders, mills, lathes and related equipment.
• Dress and balance grinding wheels; establish workholding, feeds and speeds.
• Machin e complex components to tight tolerances and inspect using precision instruments.
• Perform in-process inspections, document results, and ensure quality compliance.
• Support tooling, continuous improvement, and safety, quality, and policy adherence.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Math and problem solving

Ability to work independently

Interpret drawings/ GD&T

Communication and teamwork

Preventative maintenance

Safety and quality focus

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Machining certificate in progress

PI Bronze certification within 12 months

Tools

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

CNC Grinding

EDM equipment

Blueprints/ GD&T interpretation

Job description

At Panduit, we don't just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company's success. You'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you're ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers.

What You Will Do

Set up and operate manual and automatic surface grinders, manual mills, lathes, and related machining equipment. Select, dress, and balance grinding wheels; establish workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining sequences for safe and efficient production. Grind and machine complex, high-value components to close dimensional, flatness, parallelism, surface-finish, and geometric tolerances. Perform advanced manual machining operations, including surface grinding, milling, turning, drilling, reaming, fitting, and surface finishing of tooling components. Inspect and maintain grinding and machining equipment, troubleshoot process or tooling issues, and minimize downtime. Conduct in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments, document results, and ensure compliance with engineering and quality requirements. Support production tooling, continuous improvement initiatives, and ongoing technical skill development. Follow all safety, quality, and company policies while performing other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Education: High school diploma required.
• Certification: Working toward a machining certificate per Procedure C1-0845 required.
• PI Bronze certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Experience: 5-7 years of precision machining experience required, with strong hands-on experience in manual surface grinding, manual milling, lathe operation, precision measurement, and tooling support.
• Machining Expertise: Advanced knowledge of surface grinding and manual machining methods, including wheel selection and dressing, workholding, setup, milling, turning, and achieving tight dimensional and geometric tolerances on complex precision components.
• Technical Knowledge: Experience with manual machine setup, tooling and abrasive selection, workholding, process planning, and troubleshooting. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and technical documentation.
• CNC Machining: Experience setting up or operating CNC milling, turning, grinding, or EDM equipment is preferred and considered a plus. Familiarity with CNC programming, offsets, tooling, and basic G-code is beneficial.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Experience performing in-process inspections, supporting production tooling, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks. Effective communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
• Shift Hours: Day, 6:30am - 2:30pm.
• Compensation: The expected base pay range for this role is $29-$34 an hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Making the connections that matter.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Panduit thrives on ingenuity and enterprise. We focus on solving problems and achieving success through our comprehensive infrastructure portfolios, helping organizations navigate digital, electrical, and workforce transformations for sustainable growth. As a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, we operate from our headquarters in Tinley Park, Ill., USA, and across 112 worldwide locations. We drive innovation through strategic R&D investments and breakthrough product development while providing seamless global support and service. Since 1955, our commitment to our customers has remained constant, and is guided by our cultural beliefs – Earn Trust, Be Focused, Own Results, Think Differently, Collaborate, and Simplify. Together, we create exceptional solutions that support our customers’ businesses in a way that's good for them and good for the world. At Panduit, we're making the connections that matter.