CNC Machinist

Laborup • Lake Zurich, IL

6d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The company is hiring CNC Machinists at all experience levels to join its precision machining team supporting the semiconductor industry. Depending on experience, machinists may operate established jobs or perform independent setups, troubleshooting, process improvement, and complex high-mix work. The role offers opportunities to develop skills across CNC mills, turning centers, mill-turns, and other advanced equipment, with training toward more technical work.

The position offers a base rate of $23–$35 per hour and a rate of $28–$40 per hour including the shift differential. Second-shift employees receive a 15% shift differential and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. First shift is Monday through Friday, five 8-hour shifts; second shift is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour shifts. Optional Friday overtime is available.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of CNC machining experience.
• Independent setup machining experience.
• Experience with CNC mills and lathes.
• Strong blueprint interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.
• Experience editing offsets and G-code.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.

Nice To Haves

• High-mix, low-volume machining experience.
• Mill-turn machining experience.
• 5-axis machining experience.
• CAD/CAM experience.
• Manual machining background.
• Technical machining education or apprenticeship.
• Experience mentoring less experienced machinists.
• Continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform machine setups from blueprint to first part.
• Read complex prints and manufacturing documentation.
• Edit offsets and make basic G-code adjustments.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Resolve machining and tooling issues independently.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Assist machinists with setups and troubleshooting.
• Produce quality parts while following safety procedures.

Benefits

• 15% second-shift differential.
• $5,000 second-shift sign-on bonus.
• Training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed