CNC Machinist II – Vertical Lathe

Purple Cow Recruiting•Libertyville, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist II – Vertical Lathe for a full-time opportunity in Libertyville, Illinois. This role specifically requires hands-on CNC Vertical Lathe / VTL experience and is intended for an experienced machinist capable of setup, operation, program editing, blueprint interpretation, dimensional inspection, and independent production work. The CNC Machinist II supports production by setting up and operating CNC equipment, maintaining accurate job and production data, interpreting work orders and part drawings, completing dimensional inspections, and ensuring finished components meet established quality standards. This position requires significant experience with Vertical Turning Lathes / Vertical CNC Lathes. General CNC machining experience without direct vertical-lathe experience does not meet the core requirement for this opening.

Requirements

Minimum 5 Years of CNC Machining Experience REQUIRED
Direct CNC Vertical Lathe / Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) Experience REQUIRED
Hands-On Vertical Lathe Machine Setup Experience REQUIRED
CNC Vertical Lathe Operation Experience REQUIRED
CNC Program Editing Experience REQUIRED
CNC Program Writing Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Upload and Download CNC Programs REQUIRED
Blueprint / Part Drawing Interpretation Experience REQUIRED
Manual Inspection Gauge Experience REQUIRED
First-Article Inspection Experience REQUIRED
In-Process Inspection Experience REQUIRED
Final Inspection Experience REQUIRED
Tool and Fixture Setup Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Align Fixtures and Locate Fixture Centers REQUIRED
Basic Fixture Fabrication Capability REQUIRED
Strong Basic Machining Math Skills REQUIRED
Basic ERP Software Proficiency REQUIRED
Ability to Log Time and Job Data in ERP Systems REQUIRED
Ability to Perform Daily and Monthly Machine Preventive Maintenance REQUIRED
Ability to Follow 5S, Safety, and Quality Requirements REQUIRED
Ability to Stand for Extended Periods REQUIRED
Ability to Work Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM REQUIRED
Ability to Work Fully On-Site in Libertyville, IL REQUIRED
High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent Experience REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Trigonometry Knowledge Preferred
GD&T Knowledge Preferred
Vocational machining training, apprenticeships, military machining experience, and technical certificates are relevant but not separately required.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC vertical lathes / vertical turning equipment
Produce components according to work orders, drawings, and specifications
Edit and write CNC programs as required
Upload and download CNC programs between programmer and machine
Verify CNC program output before and during production
Load and verify cutting tools
Load and verify fixtures
Fabricate basic fixtures when necessary
Align fixtures accurately
Locate fixture centers
Establish accurate machining setups
Run production parts while maintaining quality and productivity
Make appropriate in-process adjustments
Interpret work orders, flow sheets, and part drawings
Read and understand blueprint dimensions and tolerances
Inspect components using manual gauges
Complete in-process inspections
Submit first-article inspections to Quality Assurance
Submit final inspections to Quality Assurance
Verify completed parts meet blueprint and quality requirements
Maintain accurate inspection information throughout production
Select and verify the appropriate tools and fixtures for each job
Align workholding and fixtures accurately
Fabricate basic fixtures when required
Pull and verify correct materials from the staging area according to established workflows
Maintain accurate setup and material information
Editing CNC Programs
Writing CNC Programs
G-Code Editing
Uploading Programs to Machines
Downloading Programs
Program Verification
In-Process Program Adjustments
Program-Based Machine Setup
Log job information using ERP software
Record production time and job data
Maintain accurate production records
Follow material and production workflows within the ERP system
Communicate with supervision regarding job progress and completion
Perform daily machine preventive maintenance
Perform monthly machine preventive maintenance
Maintain equipment according to established procedures
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Follow 5S principles
Support production efficiency and reduced equipment downtime
Follow all established safety requirements
Follow applicable Quality System requirements
Maintain accurate inspection practices
Support consistent product quality
Maintain an organized and safe machining environment
Follow all requirements applicable to a safety-sensitive manufacturing position