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CNC Machinist Lathe & Mill Setup Operator (HAAS Controls)Location: Wood Dale, IL (On-site)Shift: 1st / 2nd Shift Available | Consistent Overtime OpportunitiesPosition Type: Full-Time, PermanentBenefits: Premium medical insurance via CIGNA, 401(k) with a 4% company match, generous paid time off (PTO), structured internal promotions, and ongoing technical development.Why Choose This Opportunity?Ready to upgrade your work environment? Step into our brand-new, 256,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility designed to bring all departments under one roof. We house a highly organized team of 230 manufacturing professionals running a premium fleet of HAAS vertical mills and multi-axis lathes (including standard and Y-axis units), with corporate capital fully committed to continuous machinery upgrades.This isn't a repetitive, mind-numbing production line. We specialize in a dynamic, low-volume, high-mix workflow featuring short production runs. You will have full technical autonomy to handle your own setups, manage quick changeovers, and program on a clean, modern shop floor built for growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDual Setup & Operation: Independently set up, align, and operate CNC Lathes and Machining Centers (Mills) utilizing appropriate fixtures, jaws, and custom jigs.HAAS Programming & Editing: Read, interpret, and confidently edit G-code/M-code and conversational programming directly at the HAAS controller to optimize tool paths.Blueprint Literacy & Math: Decipher complex industrial engineering drawings, material specifications, shapes, and symbols. Apply machining math (fractional/decimal conversions and trigonometry) for flawless execution.Advanced Tooling Utilization: Select and deploy optimal tooling configurations, including high-speed drills, carbide drills, taps, and reamers.Close Tolerance Machining: Execute diversified, close-tolerance milling and turning operations to ensure components are manufactured to rigid precision specifications.Position Requirements (What You Bring):Experience: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated experience handling CNC Lathe and Mill setups within a low-volume, high-mix job environment.Controller Expertise: Proven capability operating, editing, and navigating HAAS controls. Strong understanding of both conversational programming and raw G-code.Changeover Proficiency: Demonstrated background managing multiple setups and rapid tool changeovers for short production runs.Precision Mindset: Self-sufficient when executing setups for geometric shapes and holding tight dimensional tolerances.Preferred Qualifications (A Plus, Not Required):Formal Trade School education or certified manufacturing apprenticeship.Familiarity or exposure to newer Y-axis lathe operations.How to Apply:If you are a self-sufficient Machinist looking for a permanent career move into a spotless, newly built facility with exceptional health benefits and guaranteed overtime, we want to talk to you. Apply today for immediate consideration!Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wood Dale, IL.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Wood Dale, IL.Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.
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wood dale, IL, 60191, US
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