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CNC Machinist & Programmer — 2nd Shift Help Build Our New 2nd

Shift Location:

Oak Lawn, Illinois Shift:

2nd Shift, 4-Day Work Week | Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m.

• 1:30 a.

m. | Overtime as needed on

Fridays Pay:

$20

• 38/hr + 2nd shift differential — based on skills, not just years: Developing Machinist (~$20
• 25): runs jobs with support, building setup skills Machinist (~$26
• 31): independent setups, tight-tolerance work Machinist Programmer / Lead (~$32
• 38): CAM programming, multi-axis, mentors others You don't need to be a programmer to apply.

We're launching a dedicated second shift to support continued growth, and we're looking for CNC machinists at every level who want to build their skills. If you can run and inspect your own work — and you want to learn setups, CAM programming, and multi-axis machining — we'll teach you the rest. Your pay grows as your skills do. We Build Things That Change the World For more than 56 years, Meyer Tool has manufactured precision components for national laboratories, aerospace programs, universities, and scientific research organizations. We don't run thousands of identical production parts. Our machinists solve new manufacturing challenges every week, producing one-of-a-kind and short-run components for cryogenic, vacuum, pressure, and research applications. You'll work closely with engineers, welders, inspectors, and fellow machinists to bring complex ideas to life. You'll Train on Day Shift First Every second-shift hire starts on day shift (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.

• 3:30 p.m.), learning our parts and processes alongside our experienced machinists and engineers. You move to nights when you're ready — not before. What You'll Do From day one: Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes Read blueprints and hold tight tolerances Inspect your own work and stand behind it Troubleshoot tooling and machining challenges As you grow: Program parts in Fusion 360 CAM Run 4
• and 5-axis work Help coordinate shift priorities and mentor newer machinists Equipment You'll Work With Hurco 5-Axis Mills, Hurco 3 & 4-Axis Mills, Hurco TMM10

Turning Center, Haas Mills & Lathes, G&L Horizontal Boring Mill, Manual Mills & Lathes, Bullard VTL What We're Looking For Requirements:

Hands-on CNC machining experience Blueprint reading Attention to quality — you inspect your own work Reliable, positive, team-first attitude Problem-solving mindset

Lead Preferences:

Independent setups on mills and lathes GD&T proficiency and tight-tolerance inspection CAM programming (Fusion 360 preferred) Multi-axis machining High-mix, low-volume / job shop background Manual machining Mentoring or leadership experience Experienced machinist programmers: the top of the range and the lead role are real — we're building this shift around the right person. Why Join Meyer Tool? ✔ 4-day work week ✔ Paid day-shift training before you move to nights ✔ Learn programming and multi-axis machining on the job ✔ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance ✔ 401(k) with Company Match ✔ Tuition Reimbursement ✔ Overtime opportunities ✔ Stable family-owned company ✔ Non-union environment ✔ Modern equipment and continuous investment ✔ Opportunity to influence processes — not just follow them If you're ready to build your skills, machine parts that matter, and help us launch a second shift, we'd like to meet you. Build the impossible — with us. Visit www.mtm-inc.com for more about Meyer Tool.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $38.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person