CNC Machinist

Precision Resource seeks a CNC MACHINIST to join our well-established Vernon Hills, Illinois manufacturing division. We're approximately 30 miles north of Chicago and 30 miles south of Kenosha Wisconsin.  We’re a small-medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures a high volume of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware and other industries. Our proven quality and safety are driven through our ISO 14001, QMS and IATF registered processes.

You’ll Have

• 1^st shift 4-day work week, Mon-Thur, plus some overtime availability.
• Generous PTO supporting our work-life balance culture.
• Opportunity to learn multiple areas of our Toolroom, and tuition reimbursement.
• Good compensation package, including many benefits and 401k match with full vesting.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Collaborative culture with a skilled team of toolroom machinists, production machine operators, engineers, and knowledgeable managers.
• Approachable, positive leaders across all departments.
• Smaller company culture with the best features of being a part of a larger global company in technical industries.

Essential Duties

• Set-up and operate CNC Machining Centers as part of the Toolroom team that supports machining requirements for production tooling, quality control gauges and parts that require CNC machining.  Programming ideal.
• Shape metal parts to specifications in tooling prints using drawings, existing programs and verbal instructions.
• Using schedules and verbal instruction, identify tooling components to be made, standard fixtures to be used, machine settings, number of parts to be machined, and programs to be used.
• Move controls to align parts, load job specific program into machine, and adjust machine settings.
• Observe and verify machine settings, part orientation, and proper program through dry run.
• Inspect work visually and with measuring instruments using designs, sketches, and verbal instruction.
• Perform applicable machine repair and maintenance.
• Accurately document and maintain records in ERP system.
• Provide backup support for other toolroom machines when needed.
• Participate in continual improvement teams and activities as required.
• Comply with all safety requirements including but not limited to keeping a clean and orderly work area.
• Regular and punctual work attendance as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years of CNC Machining experience or comparable technical school CNC Machining education.
• Experience with set-up and operation of CNC machining, ideally milling precision tooling components ideal.
• CNC programming experience ideal, or capability of efficiently learning with strong computer aptitude.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience with various close tolerance inspection tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of English & Metric measurement systems.
• Ideally, interest and ability in learning to run other Toolroom machines including manual machines, lathe, mill, surface grinder, drill press, Wire EDM.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and continuously improve performance.
• Very reliable and punctual attendance.
• Apply self-motivation to achieve excellent productivity starting at $23-$29 hourly with annual pay increases and bonus potential.

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, D/V.