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CNC Machinist
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What they do
A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$48,887 / year median in Illinois
+4% projected growth
Job Description
We are working with a client company near Springfield, IL seeking several CNC Machinists for day, night and weekend shifts. This company has been in business for over 50 years and is growing! Ideal Background 3-10+ years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or multi-axis depending on shop) Comfortable with setup and operation, not just button-pushing Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tight tolerances Experience making offsets and basic program edits (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, etc.) Strong knowledge of tooling selection and cutting parameters Experience with first article inspections and in-process quality checks Technical Skillset Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges Understanding of feeds & speeds, materials (steel, aluminum, stainless) Fixture setup and part changeovers Preventative machine maintenance basics Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure (nice to have) Production Environment Traits High attention to detail and quality mindset Ability to run multiple machines (if applicable) Consistent attendance and reliability Team-oriented but able to work independently Comfortable in a fast-paced job shop or medium-volume production environment The candidate should be able to: Set up and run the machines they're assigned to Read and understand blueprints Understand basic GD&T and tolerances Make their own offsets and adjustments Select and manage tooling appropriately Recognize when something isn't machining correctly and troubleshoot it Measure and inspect their own work Understand feeds, speeds and basic machining principles Make minor program edits when necessary, but not be expected to program from scratch Work independently without needing someone standing over them Bonus Experience (Often Valuable) CAD/CAM exposure (Mastercam, Fusion 360, etc.) Multi-axis machining (4th/5th axis) Proto@type + short-run experience Troubleshooting scrap and improving cycle times These traits would yield a higher hourly rate than advertised. For more information or to apply directly, contact Alana at alana.seddon@gogpac.com