Senior CNC Machinist - 1st Shift, Tight Tolerances

ACME CAREERS; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for 1st shift to program, set up, and operate CNC milling and turning equipment. You will work with large, complex castings and forgings for aerospace, defense, power generation, and other demanding markets.

You must read prints, hold tight tolerances, and own part quality from setup through inspection. The role rewards pride in craftsmanship and problem-solving in a job shop environment where no two weeks are the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining in a precision environment.
• Ability to read prints with GD&T and tolerance specs.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to perform simple to moderate CNC setups independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling and turning centers to produce precision components.
• Check in-process dimensions and adjust offsets as needed.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and travelers.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns before producing scrap.
• Maintain 5S and clean, safe work area.

Skills

CNC Machining

GD&T reading

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement tools

Setup skills

English language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FANUC controls

CNC mills and lathes

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for 1st shift to program, set up, and operate CNC milling and turning equipment. You will work with large, complex castings and forgings for aerospace, defense, power generation, and other demanding markets.

You must read prints, hold tight tolerances, and own part quality from setup through inspection. The role rewards pride in craftsmanship and problem-solving in a job shop environment where no two weeks are the