Swiss-Type Lathe Operator and CNC Maintenance Technologist

TekPro Engineering

Wheeling, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Loading/Unloading, Manufacturing, Mechanical Maintenance, Medical Equipment, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Production Machining, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
LOCATION
Wheeling, IL
POSTED
7 days ago

Build a Career Where Precision Saves Time—and Drives Quality

TekPro partners with top manufacturers to place talent directly into full-time roles. We’re hiring for a clean, precision-driven medical device operation in Wheeling, IL. Whether you thrive producing parts on Swiss-type CNC equipment or ensuring those machines run flawlessly, there is a seat for you on this high-performing team.

Snapshot

  • Location: Wheeling, IL
  • Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
  • Shifts: 2nd (Afternoon/Evening) and 3rd (Overnight)
  • Shift Differential: +10%
  • Pay (Operators): $20.00–$28.00/hour + 10% shift differential

Open Roles

  • CNC/Swiss Operators
  • Maintenance Technologist (Swiss Experience Required)

What You’ll Do

CNC/Swiss Operators

  • Operate CNC and Swiss-style machines to meet production goals
  • Load/unload parts; monitor cycles and make data-driven adjustments
  • Perform in-process inspections with precision measuring tools
  • Comply with SOPs; uphold clean, organized workstations in a regulated setting

Maintenance Technologist

  • Maintain and repair Swiss CNC equipment with hands-on expertise
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical/electrical issues
  • Support preventative maintenance schedules
  • Drive uptime, reliability, and collaboration with production/engineering

Important: Maintenance candidates must have direct, hands-on Swiss machine experience (beyond general maintenance).

Qualifications

  • Operators: Experience with CNC or Swiss machining
  • Maintenance: Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skill set
  • Proficient with measurement tools; able to follow detailed instructions
  • Experience in medical or regulated manufacturing is a plus
  • Willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift

Why Join

  • Direct-hire stability in a high-standards environment
  • Competitive compensation with shift differential
  • Clean, organized, safety-focused facility
  • Room to grow in the medical manufacturing field

Ready to Contribute?

Bring your precision mindset—or your machine reliability expertise—to a team where every detail matters.

About the Company

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