Tool Room Machinist

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

Tool Room Machinist (Machine, build, and repair tools and fixtures for production) Location: Carol Stream, IL Salary: $35+/hour, depending on experience Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Role Summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Tool Room Machinist to join our client’s team. The Tool Room Machinist is responsible for machining and building fixtures, setting up and operating CNCs and machining centers via Mastercam, and repairing and maintaining tools. This role also includes working with various machine tools, ensuring production flow, and ordering necessary materials and tools.

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Standing for over 75% of the time.
• Crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting of up to 10 lbs. or more as required.
• Steel-toe safety footwear, safety glasses with side shields, and hearing protection required (provided if needed).

What You Receive

• Company-paid life insurance for you and your family.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid holidays and profit-sharing.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Uniforms provided for manufacturing employees.
• Reimbursement for safety shoes and OSHA-approved safety prescription glasses.
• Tuition reimbursement, job training programs, and professional development.
• Company-sponsored lunches and year-end bonuses.
• Annual events like the company bags tournament!

Responsibilities

• Machine and build fixtures and devices for product finishing and machining operations.
• Set up and operate CNCs and machining centers using Mastercam.
• Build new forming and sizing dies to produce products such as elbow-cap-reducer forming.
• Repair and maintain tools to ensure continuous production.
• Monitor production flow and address issues at the worksite press.
• Order perishable tools, alloy, and tool steels according to specifications.
• Operate forklifts to assist in tool room operations.

Essential Functions

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• Fanuc
• Mazak
• Bridgeport
• drill presses
• Mastercam
• CNC operation
• turning
• milling set-up

Additional Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• High School

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.