Company Summary Our client is a well-established, family-oriented manufacturer that builds precision metal products. They run a temperature-controlled facility and value a close-knit, dependable team, stable employment, and real work-life balance.
Job Summary Our client is hiring a senior-level large part CNC machinist/programmer for first shift. There is a gap in programming and process expertise, and this hire will close it by getting the most out of a large twin-column vertical machining center with interchangeable heads and tooling. The role includes hands-on machining, setups, and programming, and can be or will grow into a technical lead position over the facility’s three large machines. The lead would standardize programming, setups, and production methods across that area.
Responsibilities
Perform full setups and operate large vertical milling equipment
Program new jobs and make significant modifications to existing programs
Troubleshoot issues outside standard production routines, including using probing and restarting programs at intermediate points
Safely handle large, heavy parts and operate cranes and related material-handling equipment
Develop and standardize processes, setups, and programming practices across multiple large machines
Work closely with operators, production personnel, and peers to improve machine utilization
Over time, help expand the use of offline programming
Requirements
Large vertical milling experience, including parts of roughly 800–1,500+ lbs and up to 12–14 feet long
Milling experience (lathe-only backgrounds will not qualify)
Minimum FANUC control experience
Ability to program or make significant program changes
Full setup capability and safe crane/material-handling experience
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
Comfortable working hands-on in the machine area while contributing at a programming, setup, and technical level
Must be able to work on-site, first shift
Preferred Requirements
Okuma control experience
Experience on large Okuma machines
CAD/CAM experience, with Fusion preferred
Offline programming experience
Experience leading, training, or standardizing processes across multiple machines
Compensation/Benefits
$30–$45 per hour depending on programming and machining capability
Overtime available and paid, but not routinely required
Stable employment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance
Location Loves Park, Illinois. This is an on-site role, not remote. First shift runs 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.