Own the Cut. Shape Critical Hardware. At Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village, IL, we machine massive castings and forgings for aerospace, defense, power generation, and heavy industry. If you have deep experience running a VTL on large‑diameter parts and take pride in complete ownership from setup through last‑piece inspection, this full‑time role across 1st and 2nd shift is built for you. The skill set is rare in Chicago — and we reward it. A Day in the Life You arrive to a clean, modern shop and pick up a turnover with precise priorities. The print and router are in hand. You rig and secure a multi‑hundred‑pound workpiece with overhead crane assistance, choose and set tooling, verify workholding, and dial in offsets. As the spindle turns, you manage feeds and speeds, watch tool wear, and chase tenths across feet‑wide diameters. You verify in process with micrometers, bore gages, and indicators, and use CMM when applicable. You document first article results, record production data, address alarms and surface conditions, and leave crisp notes for the next shift. Along the way, you trade knowledge with teammates and help the team get better every day. What You Will Own Complete setup and operation of CNC vertical turret lathes for large‑diameter precision components using engineering drawings, routers, and work orders Tooling, insert, fixture, and workholding selection, including safe crane‑assisted part handling In‑process and final inspection with precision tools — micrometers, bore gages, dial indicators, and CMM where applicable Accurate interpretation of blueprints and GD&T without supervision Active control of feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain tight tolerances on complex parts Rapid troubleshooting of machine alarms, tooling failures, and finish issues without waiting on engineering Accurate production records, first‑article documentation, and non‑conformance reporting Clear, concise shift turnover communication and collaboration Participation in cross‑training and knowledge transfer as the team scales What You Bring Required 5+ years hands‑on CNC VTL experience on large‑diameter work (not small‑part turning) Proven end‑to‑end setup responsibility, not operator‑only work Fluent blueprint and GD&T reading Precision measurement and inspection experience on turned components Confidence with crane‑assisted handling of heavy parts Independent troubleshooting of alarms, tooling, and out‑of‑tolerance conditions Strongly Preferred FANUC control experience Background in aerospace, defense, power generation, or heavy industrial manufacturing Familiarity with AS9100 or

ISO 9001

quality systems High‑mix, low‑volume machining experience Informal mentoring or training of junior operators Compensation, Shifts, and Location Elk Grove Village, IL — Full‑time — 1st and 2nd shift Immediate need on 2nd shift at $28-$38 per hour plus 10% differential 1st shift openings are available as well

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a $33 per hour base earns an effective $36.30 per hour on 2nd shift Why Acme $28-$38 per hour based on depth of VTL setup skill and large‑diameter expertise 10% 2nd shift differential Hire‑on bonus Day‑1 medical, dental, and vision coverage Weekly pay 401(k) with company match Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Gainsharing bonus — share in wins when Acme hits its targets Overtime opportunities — 2nd shift OT stacks quickly Tuition assistance to fuel your growth Complex, high‑value aerospace and defense components — not commodity turning 75+ years of stability — founded in 1948, PE‑backed, and growing Clear paths to lead and training roles — workforce development and apprenticeship programs underway Clean, safe, modern facility If you have mastered big‑diameter precision turning on a VTL, we want to meet you.