• Glenview, IL
  • $28–$35 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
15 days ago

Job Description

Title: CNC Machinist
Location: Glenview, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift : 7:00 - 330 pm Monday - Friday 
Compensation: $28-35/hr
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options:
Benefits:Full benefit package
Must have Skill Set: Experience with CNC Lathes and Mills 

 

Overview:

A growing precision manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join its team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working on a diverse mix of low-volume, custom-machined components and is comfortable managing projects from programming through final production.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills who takes pride in producing high-quality parts while working in a collaborative manufacturing environment.


Job Duties:  

  • Set up, program, and operate CNC milling and turning equipment to manufacture precision components.
  • Develop and modify machine programs using conversational programming, G-code, and CAM software.
  • Operate conventional machining equipment as needed to support production.
  • Utilize common fabrication equipment including drill presses, saws, grinders, and other shop machinery.
  • Select tooling and determine appropriate machining parameters, including speeds, feeds, cutting depths, and coolant requirements.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to produce parts that meet design requirements.
  • Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other inspection equipment.
  • Hold close machining tolerances while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Partner with engineering and production teams to support prototype development and continuous process improvements.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Qualifications:  

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of CNC machining experience.
  • Must have some exposure to a manual mill
  • Experience machining a variety of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, engineering plastics, and similar materials.
  • Ability to work independently without supervision
  • Proficiency with conversational programming and working knowledge of G-code.
  • Ability to create, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs at the machine control.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to read blueprints and follow written work instructions.
  • Good shop mathematics and understanding of machining principles.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGlenview, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$28–$35 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1969
Websitehttp://www.sterling-engineering.com

About Company

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.

Skills

  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
  • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
  • CNC Latheunmatched
  • Drilling Equipmentunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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