2nd Shift CNC Machinist

2ND

SHIFT CNC MACHINIST IN WHEELING

Date Posted:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Illinois , Wheeling Job Description Since 1948 this company has been providing high-quality precision manufacturing serving areas in the aerospace and defense, power generation, mining, transportation, and a wide range of other sectors. We are seeking experienced Okuma 5-axis Machinists to join our team on our 1st and 2nd shifts. Our 2nd shift receives a 10% shift differential (in addition to hourly rate). We also offer a Hire-On-Bonus of up to $3500. No waiting period for benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short

• and Long-Term Disability from Day 1!

The position: We are seeking experienced Okuma 5-axis Machinists to operate our CNC machines utilizing the

OSP-P300 CNC

Control. You will be operating machines for valuable castings/forgings to manufacture them into quality parts for customers. Typical 1st shift hours are 6:00 am-4:30 pm and 2nd shift hours are 4:20 pm-2:50 am Monday

• Friday. Availability for overtime, including weekends and during peak production times, is a plus. This position offers a hire-on-bonus! Job duties:
• Follow written instructions and read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Performs a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exact tolerances and finish specifications.
• Able to perform simple set-ups of many jobs. May operate more than one machine.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications with precision gauges.
• Read and react accordingly to Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) reports
• Complete problem-solving activities with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed. The Right Person/What we need from you:
• Preferred five or more years of combined formal training and true five-axis experience or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with CNC machine tool operating procedures, specifically the Okuma 5-axis

OSP-P300 CNC

Control.

• Ability to apply recognized tooling and procedures where tolerances are close
• Experience with part loading/unloading utilizing a crane and basic material handling knowledge
• Experience with manual clamping/part location as well as
• Experience with tool setup and compensation processes
• Geometric tolerancing and dimensioning trained
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times.
• Must be able to read and write English. Basic computer skills are a plus.
• Exhibit an unrelating pursuit of excellence What you get from us:
• We offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance
• FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment
• Hire on Bonus
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance
• Gain sharing bonuses
• Clean, and safe manufacturing facility
• Weekly paychecks
• 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)
• Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, etc.

) Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants that provide a resume will be contacted. Please contact Eli Stader directly at (319) 774-8916 or eli.stader@gogpac.com for more information on this or any other manufacturing positions you may be interested in. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.