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Job Description Job Description CNC Machinist - Custom / High-Mix Machining
A growing, privately held manufacturing company in the western Chicago suburbs is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join its production team. This is a highly hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys custom, one-off machining projects rather than running the same production parts all day.
You'll work closely with engineers and machine builders to turn prints and concepts into finished components used in custom automation and engineered-to-order equipment . The work is high-mix, low-volume, and gives you significant ownership over how each job gets machined.
What You'll Do
Take engineering drawings from print to finished component, determining the best machining approach for each job
Program, set up, prove out, and operate CNC milling equipment
Primarily work with multi-axis CNC mills, including Haas equipment
Select tooling, establish workholding, and determine appropriate speeds and feeds
Inspect your own work using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment
Work directly with Mechanical Engineers to clarify prints and address manufacturability questions
Manage multiple jobs and prioritize work across a variety of custom projects
Machine components for custom automation, tooling, material handling, and engineered equipment
What We're Looking For
5+ years of CNC machining experience
Strong CNC milling experience with the ability to independently program, set up, prove out, and run parts
Experience programming from engineering drawings using CAM software
Strong blueprint reading, shop math, tolerancing, tooling, speeds/feeds, and workholding knowledge
Ability to inspect your own work with precision measuring equipment
Self-directed mindset with the ability to manage multiple jobs without constant supervision
Comfortable working in a smaller, collaborative manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
Haas CNC mill experience
Doosan or DMG experience
BobCAD, SolidWorks CAM, or similar CAM software
Manual machining experience with Bridgeport/knee mills, lathes, or surface grinders
Experience machining components for custom machinery, automation, tooling, or engineered-to-order equipment
Experience holding tight tolerances, including work down to .0002"
Mechanical assembly or machine-building experience
Why This Opportunity?
Custom, high-mix machining - very little repetitive production work
Up to $40/hour , with flexibility up to $45/hour for an exceptional candidate
Company-wide 3% bonus , potentially closer to 4% this year
Annual merit-based compensation review
10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday
Significant overtime available - typically Fridays, with additional Saturday opportunities
Work alongside engineers and experienced machine builders
Growing company with automation at the forefront of its business
Privately held company with a close-knit, family-oriented culture
Opportunity to take real ownership of projects from raw material to finished component
Location: Plainfield, IL
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts + overtime opportunities
Compensation: Up to $40/hour; up to $45/hour for an exceptional candidate + company-wide bonus
Job Type: Full-time, direct hire
Worksite address
plainfield, IL, 60544, US
Who can apply
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