CNC Machinist

Professional Plastics • Loves Park, IL

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About The Position

Professional Plastics is hiring a full-time CNC Machinist for a second-shift role, Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The machinist will produce high-quality parts to exact specifications by setting up, programming, and operating CNC mills and performing machining operations on plastic and metal workpieces. The role is part of a manufacturing team at an established supplier of engineering plastics with more than 20 locations nationwide.

This is an active, hands-on manufacturing position involving routine machine operation and maintenance, inspection and measurement of finished workpieces, and adherence to quality standards. The work environment includes moving machinery, loud production conditions, and potentially hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions. The position frequently involves standing, walking, reaching, and communicating; occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

• Previous machine operation experience with CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and specifications.
• Ability to perform accurate measurements and maintain close tolerances.

Nice To Haves

• CNC machining certification.
• Experience using Mazak or Haas CNC mills.
• Experience using CNC lathes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC mills.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, setup sheets, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Machine plastic and metal workpieces to meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Install fixtures, adjust machine settings, and follow the required production sequence.
• Monitor machine operation, identify potential malfunctions, and make adjustments as needed.
• Inspect and measure finished workpieces using appropriate gauges and measuring tools.
• Maintain quality standards, report discrepancies to a supervisor, and help ensure accurate production.
• Clean machine components and perform routine machine maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• United Pet Care discount program.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• DailyPay Earned Wage Access.
• Morgan Stanley financial advice.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• MetLife Legal Plan.
• Norton LifeLock.
• LifeMart employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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