Senior Tooling Machinist – CNC & Fixture Builder

Randstad USA; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision

Profit-sharing

401k with company match

Uniforms provided

Safety shoes reimbursement

OSHA-approved safety glasses

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Company-sponsored lunches

Year-end bonuses

Annual events

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Tool Room Machinist in Carol Stream, IL to machine and build fixtures, set up and run CNCs with Mastercam, and repair tools to ensure smooth production flow. The role involves reading blueprints, ordering tooling, and maintaining tool-room equipment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in turning and milling setups, familiarity with Fanuc/Mazak controls, and strong communication skills to support manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of machining, tool repair, and CNC operation experience.
• Experience with Fanuc and Mazak lathe and mill controls is a plus.
• Proficiency with tool room machines (lathe, Bridgeport mill, drill presses, grinders, hardness testers).
• Strong understanding of alloy tool steel properties and heat treatment limits.
• 3-5 years of turning and milling set-up, all-around machining, and Mastercam.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints.
• Reliable with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Machine and build fixtures and devices for finishing and machining operations.
• Set up and operate CNCs and machining centers using Mastercam.
• Build new forming and sizing dies to produce specific products.
• Repair and maintain tools to ensure continuous production.
• Monitor production flow and address worksite issues.
• Order perishable tools, alloy, and tool steels per specifications.
• Operate forklifts to assist in tool room operations.

Skills

Fanuc

Mazak

Bridgeport

drill presses

Mastercam

CNC operation

turning

milling set-up

Education

High School

Job description

Randstad is seeking an experienced Tool Room Machinist in Carol Stream, IL to machine and build fixtures, set up and run CNCs with Mastercam, and repair tools to ensure smooth production flow. The role involves reading blueprints, ordering tooling, and maintaining tool-room equipment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in turning and milling setups, familiarity with Fanuc/Mazak controls, and strong communication skills to support manufacturing operations.