▶ Apply Manual CNC Machinist Elmwood Park, Illinois

• Posted on October 1, 2026 Published By Nathan Gilbert Trillium Professional has a direct hire opportunity for a Manual CNC Machinist in the Chicago area. The pay rate is up to $40hr. Key Responsibilities

• Blueprint & CAD Interpretation:

  Read and analyze complex engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and CAD/CAM files to determine dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.

• Machine Setup & Operation:

  Set up, secure, and align work holding devices, attachments, and cutting tools on manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, grinders, or presses.

• Programming & Adjustments:

  Enter or edit G-code instructions, adjust feed rates, speeds, and depths of cut, and perform tool proofing on initial production runs.

• Quality Control & Inspection:

  Inspect finished workpieces using precision measurement tools like micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to ensure strict adherence to specifications.

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

  Diagnose mechanical or programming issues during production, perform minor equipment repairs, and conduct routine machine maintenance. Apply now!
• 3-5 years' experience operating CNC Machines in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Fanuc Control Experience
• Be able to create your own set-up
• Advanced knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an advanced understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions.
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication
• Knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments, to include but not limited to calipers, ID & OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales.
• Knowledge of various tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, and inserts used on various machines.

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