Blueprints, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Consulting, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Legal, Machine Tool, Machining, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Production Machining, Property Maintenance, Prototyping, Software Engineering, Technical Drawing
CNC Machinist
Location: Near O'Hare Airport
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift
Compensation: $65,000 - $90,000 annually ($31.25 - $43.25/hour)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced CNC professional to support machining operations through fixture setup, tooling support, machine changeovers, and CNC equipment maintenance. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, troubleshooting machining processes, and ensuring CNC equipment is properly set up and operating efficiently.
The role will support a variety of CNC mills, lathes, Bridgeports, and related machining equipment while working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve tooling and fixturing processes.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, tear down, and support CNC machining centers for production and engineering activities
- Build, repair, modify, and maintain CNC fixtures, tooling, and work holding equipment
- Troubleshoot fixture and machining issues to minimize downtime and improve performance
- Perform machine changeovers and setup verification
- Support CNC mills, lathes, Bridgeport machines, and other machining equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve machining processes and fixture designs
- Assist with machine maintenance and equipment upkeep
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience
- Strong experience setting up and breaking down CNC machines
- Experience building, repairing, and troubleshooting fixtures and tooling
- Hands-on experience with CNC mills, lathes, Bridgeports, and similar machining equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Preferred:
- Experience with ProTrak, SurfCAM, or similar CNC programming software
- CAD experience for fixture, tooling, or workholding design
- Experience supporting prototype, custom, or low-volume manufacturing environments
- Technical school, apprenticeship, or machining certification
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive compensation of $65,000 - $90,000 annually
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
- Diverse work supporting multiple machine platforms and machining processes
- Opportunity to apply both machining and fixturing expertise in a highly skilled manufacturing environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Pay Transparency
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $90,000 annually ($31.25 - $43.25 per hour). Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com