Senior CNC Machinist & Programmer (Okuma/Mazak)

Helion Group; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion Group in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer to join our manufacturing team. You will program and operate CNC lathes, read technical drawings, and prove out programs before production handover.

You will monitor operations, adjust speeds, and troubleshoot issues to prevent crashes, while developing a library of proven CNC programs for ongoing production. Ideal candidate has hands-on CNC programming and machining experience, with preferred familiarity with

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC programming and machining experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience programming and safely proving out parts before production.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC machines, primarily CNC lathes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and part drawings to determine machining processes.
• Prove out programs by running the first 2–3 parts and verify the process before production handoff.
• Monitor machine operation, adjust speeds as needed, and troubleshoot programming issues to prevent crashes.
• Develop and maintain a library of proven CNC programs for future production.
• Collaborate with the team to learn parts, processes, and production requirements.

Tools

Okuma CNC machines

Mazak Mazatrol

AutoCAD

Job description

Helion Group in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer to join our manufacturing team. You will program and operate CNC lathes, read technical drawings, and prove out programs before production handover.

You will monitor operations, adjust speeds, and troubleshoot issues to prevent crashes, while developing a library of proven CNC programs for ongoing production. Ideal candidate has hands-on CNC programming and machining experience, with preferred familiarity with