Senior Fabricator & Precision Machinist

Holland Applied Technologies; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Applied Technologies in Burr Ridge IL fabricates sanitary equipment for the food, pharma, and beverage industries. The Fabricator/Machinist role involves operating manual lathes and mills, reading blueprints, and performing precision cuts to produce high-quality parts.

We emphasize safety, accuracy, and clean, organized work areas. Candidates should have 10+ years of fabrication experience and strong detail orientation; excellent communication is required to coordinate with the team.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 10 years of fabrication experience.
• At least 10 years of manual lathe and mill operation.
• 10-15 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand design drawings, blueprints and work orders.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and efficient operation of all machining equipment to produce high-quality parts.
• Reviews blueprints and specification papers before starting work on fabrication processes.
• Takes precision cuts on manual lathes and manual milling machines.
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensures parts are properly aligned and fitted.
• Checks measurements using calipers, height gauges, ruler, measuring tapes and squares.
• Operates drill presses, tube benders, belt sanders, and tube facing machines.
• Maintains specifications by inspecting drilling, grooving, and cutting processes; measures and detects malfunctions; sharpens and replaces worn tools.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Adheres to safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Manual lathe operation

Milling operation

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

10+ years fabrication experience

Tools

Calipers

Height gauges

Ruler

Measuring tapes

Job description

Holland Applied Technologies in Burr Ridge IL fabricates sanitary equipment for the food, pharma, and beverage industries. The Fabricator/Machinist role involves operating manual lathes and mills, reading blueprints, and performing precision cuts to produce high-quality parts.

We emphasize safety, accuracy, and clean, organized work areas. Candidates should have 10+ years of fabrication experience and strong detail orientation; excellent communication is required to coordinate with the team.