TekPro is partnering with a leading precision manufacturer in the Downers Grove area to hire a full-time, direct-hire CNC programming professional. You’ll join a stable, well-established team known for producing high-quality, complex aerospace and defense components.
A day in your role
You start by reviewing aerospace-grade blueprints and CAD models, translating GD&T into clear, efficient toolpaths. Before lunch, you refine a milling strategy to cut cycle time, then head to the floor to validate a turning program and collaborate with a machinist on tooling choices. In the afternoon, you tune speeds/feeds, troubleshoot a surface finish issue on a VMC, and update a CAM post to standardize programming across similar parts. You wrap up by documenting improvements and syncing with engineering and production on tomorrow’s priorities.
What you will do
Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for milling and turning operations
Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T to generate accurate toolpaths
Select tooling, set speeds/feeds, and define machining strategies for efficiency and quality
Partner with machinists, engineers, and production to improve processes and standardize methods
Troubleshoot on the shop floor to resolve programming and machining issues
Drive continuous improvement with a focus on reducing cycle times and improving throughput
What you bring
3+ years of CNC programming experience in a machining environment
Strong command of milling, turning, and multi-axis machining practices
Fluency in blueprint reading and GD&T
Hands-on machining background (highly preferred)
Problem-solving mindset with exceptional attention to detail
Proficiency with CAM tools such as Mastercam, NX CAM, Fusion 360, and GibbsCAM (or similar)
Tools & technology
CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
CAM Software suite
Proficiencies that set you up for success
GD&T
CNC Programming
Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
Aerospace Manufacturing
Compensation & benefits
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Stable, long-term opportunity with growth potential