3 to 5 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
86% STARs in role.
CNC Mill Machinist 1st Shift (3, 4 & 5-Axis Setup Operator)
Location: Schiller Park, IL (On-site)
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM 3:30 PM | Monday Friday
Pay Rate: Up to $35.00/hour (Starting rate commensurate with experience)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, comprehensive health/dental/vision benefits, paid holidays, and generous PTO.
Why Join Our Team?
Are you tired of dark, greasy shops and repetitive production lines? Step into a stable, highly organized, 50-person precision manufacturing job shop that feels different the moment you walk through the door. We run a clean, modern, ultra-bright facility equipped with state-of-the-art 3-axis, 4-axis rotary, and 5-axis trunnion vertical machining centers.
In this role, you arent just a button-pusher. You will have complete ownership over your setups, troubleshooting, and optimization, working alongside a collaborative team that values quality over raw volume.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advanced Setup & Operation: Independently execute complex, complete setups and efficient changeovers on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis vertical CNC milling centers utilizing Fanuc and Okuma OSP controls.
- G-Code & M-Code Editing: Read, interpret, and confidently optimize CNC programs at the machine. Adjust work-shifts, tool numbers, offsets, and fix program errors on the fly.
- Precision Quality & Inspection: Interpret complex engineering blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and blueprints. Perform meticulous first-part and in-process inspections using standard precision tools.
- High-Mix, Low-Volume Workflow: Manage a dynamic, high-mix, low-volume workload with efficiency. Run dual machines when cycle times safely permit.
- Material Optimization: Select proper feeds, speeds, and tooling configurations to machine tool steels and other challenging, high-tolerance materials.
Position Requirements (What You Bring):
- Experience: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated CNC mill setup and operation experience, ideally within a fast-paced job shop environment.
- Control Proficiency: Strong, proven expertise operating and editing G/M code on Fanuc controls.
- Capacity: Competency machining precision components ranging from 0.5 to 22 inches in diameter.
- Blueprint Literacy: Exceptional ability to read complex blueprints and machine demanding materials like tool steels.
Preferred Qualifications (A Plus, Not a Dealbreaker):
- Experience running and setup on Okuma OSP controls.
- Familiarity or exposure to CAD/CAM software platforms (such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks).
How to Apply:
- If you are an experienced CNC Machinist looking for a permanent, 1st shift home with a clean shop, great culture, and reliable hours, we want to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SCHILLER PARK, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in SCHILLER PARK,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006315376