Entry-Level Machinist

Coilcraft
  • Cary, IL
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    START YOUR MACHINING CAREER AT COILCRAFT

    Position: Machinist Location: Cary, Illinois

    Are you looking to grow your career in precision machining? Do you enjoy working with advanced CNC equipment and producing high-quality components that support cutting-edge technology? Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held global manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, with a 75+ year reputation for engineering excellence. Our high-performance magnetic components are used in telecommunications, automotive, computing, broadband communications, and consumer electronics around the world. We're looking for an Entry-Level CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of machining experience-or recent trade school or apprenticeship experience-to continue developing their skills while working alongside experienced machinists in a clean, modern manufacturing environment.

    About the Role and Your Impact

    • Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes
    • Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
    • Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment
    • Make basic tool offsets and machine adjustments
    • Monitor machine performance and part quality
    • Maintain production and inspection records
    • Perform routine machine maintenance
    • Work with engineering, quality, and production teams
    • Follow company safety and quality standards

    Who We're Looking For

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • 1–2 years of CNC machining experience preferred (trade school/apprenticeship accepted)
    • Ability to read blueprints
    • Experience with precision measuring tools
    • Strong mechanical aptitude
    • Attention to detail and strong work ethic

    Preferred Skills

    • Experience with CNC mills or lathes
    • Basic G-Code knowledge
    • Machine setup and tool offset experience
    • Precision manufacturing experience
    • Lean Manufacturing knowledge

    Why You'll Love Working at Coilcraft

    • Stable company with a 75+ year history
    • Learn from experienced machinists
    • Modern CNC equipment
    • Career growth opportunities
    • 401(k) match and profit sharing

    Benefits

    • 401(k) Matching
    • Dental Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Health Insurance
    • Health Savings Account
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Profit Sharing
    • Vision Insurance

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability / Veteran

    This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCary, IL

    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Broadbandunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • CNC Latheunmatched
    • Consumer Electronicsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Telecommunicationsunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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