CNC Cell Operator — Turn/Mill & Swiss

Is this your kind of shop?

• Do you like bouncing between machines and keeping a cell humming?
• Are calipers, micrometers, and gauges your go-to tools?
• Do blueprint tolerances motivate you to get every detail right?
If you’re nodding along, our Glenview, IL team would love to talk.

What you’ll impact

• Set up, load, and run CNC mills, lathes, and multitasking equipment
• Monitor multiple machines during production to maintain flow and efficiency
• Load and tweak programs to preserve part quality and takt time
• Measure parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges to confirm specs
• Conduct in-process checks to meet blueprint requirements
• Diagnose small issues; report significant malfunctions to maintenance or supervisors
• Maintain coolant, check tooling condition, and keep machines/area clean
• Move raw material and finished parts between machines; manage loading and unloading
• Follow safety policies and company quality standards
• Document production activities, inspections, and deviations

Must-haves

• Experience as a CNC Operator or Machinist (preferred)
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Knowledge of precision measurement and inspection methods
• Basic understanding of G-code or CNC controls (preferred but not required depending on level)
• High attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• Comfort standing for long periods and lifting moderate weights

How you work

• Strong time management and organization
• Mechanical aptitude; quick problem solver
• Collaborative and independent when needed
• Quality- and efficiency-driven
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious

Shop setting

• Manufacturing/production floor
• Fast-paced machining environment
• Exposure to machinery, coolant, and metalworking processes

Your toolkit

• CNC Programming

Machines and tech you’ll use

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hurco, Haas, ProtoTRAK, Brother, Mazak, Makino, Bridgeport, Kitamura, Doosan, Hwachon)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Tsugami, Hanwha, Star, Citizen, Yama-Seiki, Nomura, Index, Eurotech, Tornos, Ganesh)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Kitamura, Okuma, Hwachon, Haas, Dmg Mori Seiki, Mazak, Mikron, Mitsubishi, Matsuura)

Where you’ll be

On-site in Glenview, IL with a collaborative, supportive team that prizes craftsmanship and continuous improvement.