CNC Machinist

Donson Machine Co • Alsip, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A CNC Machinist may work in any of Donson’s machining departments, including 3-axis mills, 5-axis mills, horizontal mills, dual-spindle lathes with live tooling, and 5-axis machine centers with a mill head and turning turret. The machinist is provided with a machine, program, and preset cart of supplies and uses them to set up the machine. The role then runs production and inspects parts to ensure critical dimensions are consistently maintained. Machinists are expected to progress and meet predetermined efficiency standards for each part.

This is a fast-paced environment with a high mix of medical parts. Donson Machine is a family-owned medical device manufacturer focused on providing employees a safe place to work, develop technical and personal skills, and support a better life for themselves and their families.

The position is a day shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, in Alsip, Illinois, with the opportunity for overtime.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of CNC setup or operation experience on lathes or mills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, including GD&T features such as true position and profile of a surface.
• Ability to manipulate G-code programs, change work offsets, and adjust tool offsets.
• Ability to change, touch off, and indicate tools for CNC lathes or mills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, and reach for up to 100% of the day.
• Ability to work in a shop environment with continuous exposure to potentially hazardous metalworking machinery and equipment, loud noises, dust, mist, oils, and solvents.
• Punctuality and an excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines according to department-specific procedures.
• Run production on the assigned machine.
• Inspect parts to ensure critical dimensions are consistently maintained.
• Meet predetermined efficiency goals when setting up or operating machines.
• Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Look for creative ways to contribute and continuously help improve processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Opportunity for flexible schedule
• Night shift premium
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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