Senior CNC Machinist Programmer 1st shift
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
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Job summary
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer with Mastercam expertise to join our LaFox, Illinois manufacturing team.
The role focuses on programming precision parts, setting up CNC mills and lathes, and reading complex blueprints in a climate-controlled facility. We offer a 1st shift, competitive pay of $33-$36 per hour plus incentive, comprehensive benefits, a safe work environment, and opportunities for long-term career growth within a stable global
Qualifications
- Strong Mastercam programming experience required.
- 6-10 years of CAM and CNC programming experience.
- Experience setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes.
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing, machining practices, and quality requirements.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Create and write CNC programs using Mastercam and CNC machine programming language.
- Set up and operate CNC machines.
- Read complex blueprints and job orders for specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Select tooling, fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and machining sequences.
- Design and build fixtures and holding devices.
- Set up fixturing for production runs.
- Verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
- Determine materials, machining methods, and sequence of operations.
- Complete required paperwork and production documentation.
- Maintain high standards for quality, productivity, and safety.
Skills
Tools
Job description
Company: Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Type: Full time
Richardson Electronics is a thriving global manufacturer approaching 80 years in business. We continue to invest in our people, technology, and manufacturing operations, providing employees with long-term career opportunities and a stable work environment.
We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer with strong Mastercam experience to join our LaFox manufacturing team. If you enjoy solving challenging machining problems, programming precision parts, and working in a clean, climate-controlled facility, we’d like to talk with you.
- Competitive pay: $33-$36 per hour plus incentive
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch every workday
- Free onsite fitness center
- Clean, air-conditioned manufacturing environment
- Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Stable company with nearly 80 years of success
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Create and write CNC programs using Mastercam and CNC machine programming language.
- Set up and operate CNC machines.
- Read complex blueprints and job orders for specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Select tooling, fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and machining sequences.
- Design and build fixtures and holding devices.
- Set up fixturing for production runs.
- Verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
- Determine materials, machining methods, and sequence of operations.
- Complete required paperwork and production documentation.
- Maintain high standards for quality, productivity, and safety.
- Strong Mastercam programming experience required.
- 6-10 years of CAM and CNC programming experience.
- Experience setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes.
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing, machining practices, and quality requirements.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Our facility is clean, well-lit, air-conditioned, and safety focused. We are committed to providing employees with the tools, equipment, and support needed to perform at their best.
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power conversion products, RF and microwave components, diagnostic imaging replacement parts, and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, communications, industrial, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets worldwide.
Our manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, focusing on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time.
$33-$36 per hour plus incentive
- comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options
- dental and vision coverage
- flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- life insurance
- voluntary life insurance
- short- and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- smoking cessation support
- weight management programs
- pet insurance
- LifeLock identity protection
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- generous vacation time
- sick/personal days
- 10 paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- complimentary breakfast and lunch every workday
- free access to our onsite fitness center
Richardson Electronics is an international organization with offices worldwide. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, grow, and contribute. We believe in creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. By promoting fairness, inclusivity, and a culture of mutual respect, we ensure that our employees, customers, and the communities we serve can achieve their goals. Our ability to bring together individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our continued global success.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmplein.pdf
- Employer Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
- Invitation to Self-Identify https://www.rell.com/webfoo/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VETERAN-Self-Identify-form.pdf
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