CNC Operators – Milling and Lathe Openings

Power Services Group•Melrose Park, IL

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Power Services Group (PSG) is seeking experienced CNC operators for second-shift positions at our Melrose Park facility. We have openings for a Milling Operator and a CNC Lathe Set-Up Operator. These roles involve setting up and operating machining equipment to produce precision components according to blueprints, work instructions, and technical specifications. Candidates should indicate which position aligns best with their experience.

Requirements

Two to six years of milling-machine operating experience.
Basic milling-machine setup skills.
Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
Knowledge of shop math, cutting tools, workholding, speeds, and feeds.
Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other measuring instruments.
At least five years of CNC lathe setup and operating experience.
Ability to independently complete setups and produce parts from blueprints.
Strong blueprint-reading, shop-math, and GD&T skills.
Experience using precision measuring instruments.
Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and machining practices.

Nice To Haves

CNC milling experience is preferred.
G-code, Mastercam, or DMG conversational programming experience is desired.
Turn-mill machining experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform basic setups and operate milling machines.
Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical specifications.
Select and install cutting tools, fixtures, and workpieces.
Establish and verify basic tool offsets, work coordinates, speeds, and feeds.
Secure materials using appropriate workholding methods.
Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
Monitor machining operations and make routine adjustments.
Identify tooling, setup, dimensional, or equipment-related concerns.
Complete production and quality documentation.
Follow all company safety, quality, and operating procedures.
Independently set up and operate CNC lathes.
Read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T requirements, and technical specifications.
Determine machining sequences, tooling, workholding, speeds, and feeds.
Install and align cutting tools, fixtures, jaws, and workpieces.
Establish tool offsets, work coordinates, and machine reference points.
Review, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs.
Monitor machining operations and make adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, dimensional, and equipment-related issues.