CNC Machinist

Job Description

CNC Machinist – 1st & 2nd Shift

Location: Harwood Heights, IL or Bensenville, IL

Pay: $24–$35/hr (plus $1/hr 2nd shift premium)

Shift Options:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM (currently offering some OT, but aiming to reduce long-term)

About the Company

This is a rare opportunity to join a confidential global manufacturer with deep roots in the Chicagoland area. For over 70 years, this company has designed and manufactured highly specialized mechanical sealing components used in the aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial markets. Today, as part of a larger international group, the Harwood Heights facility continues to thrive—combining the stability of a long-standing legacy with the innovation and resources of a global engineering leader.

The Harwood Heights site is known for its tight-knit team, clean job shop environment, and low turnover. The company has recently expanded its machining department with new equipment and is now looking to hire experienced CNC Machinists on both 1st and 2nd shift to support continued growth.

About the Role

This is a full-cycle machinist position ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, precision work, and the ability to contribute across both machining and inspection. You’ll be working with Haas and Duson CNC lathes and mills, running existing programs, making adjustments, and conducting your own in-process inspections.

You’ll be joining a team that values quality over speed, documentation over shortcuts, and consistency over chaos. If you're detail-oriented, steady in your work, and looking for a place to grow your machining skills without the grind of endless overtime, this could be the right place for you.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, and mill-turn equipment

Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T symbols

Use a variety of measuring tools including micrometers, drop indicators, and calipers

Perform first-piece inspections and document all inspection data

Make tool offsets and adjustments as needed to maintain part quality

Collaborate with inspection staff to ensure product meets specs

Work from existing programs—editing experience is helpful but not required

Qualifications

Must-Have:

2+ years of CNC machining experience in a job shop environment

Experience with lathes and mills (preferably Haas or Duson)

Ability to read complex blueprints and GD&T

Strong attention to detail and documentation

High school diploma or GED

Stable work history with long-term roles preferred

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with Fanuc-controlled CNC equipment

Experience with mill-turn machines

Ability to troubleshoot and edit programs (CAM or converational)

Exposure to aerospace, defense, or other tight-tolerance industries

Why You’ll Like Working Here

Clean, well-run facility with modern equipment

Stable company with over 70 years in the market

Tight-knit culture focused on precision and professionalism

Overtime is available—but not excessive

Competitive pay based on experience

After conversion: 6% 401(k) match + gym reimbursement program

One-and-done, in-person interview process

Additional Details

Contract-to-hire OR direct hire for the right long-term fit

Interview includes a short written test on blueprints and GD&T

Glasses recommended for reading fine print during the test

Full-time