Aerospace CNC Lathe Setup & Production Machinist TekPro Engineering Downers Grove, IL Job Details $27 - $34 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Blueprint specification interpretation Machining tool setup Full Job Description Own the Turn. Shape What Flies. Join an industry-trusted aerospace manufacturer through TekPro on 2nd shift (3:00 - 1:30AM). If tight tolerances and clean, organized workspaces are your thing—and you want steady hours, consistent overtime, and regular raises—read on. Is This You? Can you take a print with GD&T callouts and hit spec on the first article? Do you adjust offsets and make minor program edits without breaking stride? Are you comfortable running with minimal supervision on 2nd shift? What You'll Tackle Set up and run 2-4 axis CNC lathes for aerospace components Read/interpret blueprints and GD&T to ensure conformance Execute tool changes, offsets, and small program tweaks Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; log results Troubleshoot chip control, surface finish, and dimensional issues to keep production moving Bring These Credentials 2+ years of CNC lathe experience (setup and operation) Blueprint fluency and strong GD&T understanding History of holding tight tolerances in production environments Comfort with Fanuc or equivalent controls Ability to work independently on 2nd shift (3:00 - 1:30AM) Your Toolbox & Platform Precision measurement & hand metrology Aerospace manufacturing standards Machine setups for production runs
Equipment:
CNC Lathes (2-4 axis) — Haas, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori Seiki Why You'll Like It Here Stable, high-demand workload with consistent overtime Clean, organized shop with strong leadership Built-in growth and consistent raises Ready to Run? If delivering precision on the lathe is your calling, this 2nd shift seat is yours to own.