Skilled CNC Machinist II: Precision Lathes & Mills

Midland Manufacturing Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, a Dover Company, is seeking a Machinist to operate CNC lathes and mills in support of manufacturing processes.

You will load parts, tend runs, and verify tolerances against drawings. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years CNC experience or formal training, and strong ability to read blueprints. The role requires quality focus, 5S/ TPM duties, and basic gauging with calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years CNC experience or formal CNC training.
• Experience reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Machine operation: load and tend runs of parts or perform one-step operations.
• Position and secure tools in holding devices, tables, chucks, fixtures.
• Verify conformance of machined parts to specifications and drawings.
• Read blueprints, job orders, and tooling instructions for tolerances.
• Follow quality procedures, ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003.
• Monitor and adjust tooling to maintain specified dimensions.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Quality Assurance

Measurement Tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC Training Certificate

Tools

CNC equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

LAD program

Job description

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, a Dover Company, is seeking a Machinist to operate CNC lathes and mills in support of manufacturing processes.

You will load parts, tend runs, and verify tolerances against drawings. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years CNC experience or formal training, and strong ability to read blueprints. The role requires quality focus, 5S/ TPM duties, and basic gauging with calipers and micrometers.