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CNC Machinist

Job in Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois, 60061, USA
Listing for: Precision Resource
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production, CNC Machinist, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23 - 29 USD Hourly USD 23.00 29.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Precision Resource seeks a CNC MACHINIST to join our well-established Vernon Hills, Illinois manufacturing division. We're approximately 30 miles north of Chicago and 30 miles south of Kenosha Wisconsin. We're a small-medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures a high volume of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware and other industries. Our proven quality and safety are driven through our ISO 14001, QMS and IATF registered processes.

You'll Have

* 1st shift 4-day work week, Mon-Thur, plus some overtime availability.

* Generous PTO supporting our work-life balance culture.

* Opportunity to learn multiple areas of our Toolroom, and tuition reimbursement.

* Good compensation package, including many benefits and 401k match with full vesting.

* Annual bonus potential.

* Collaborative culture with a skilled team of toolroom machinists, production machine operators, engineers, and knowledgeable managers.

* Approachable, positive leaders across all departments.

* Smaller company culture with the best features of being a part of a larger global company in technical industries.

Essential Duties

* Set-up and operate CNC Machining Centers as part of the Toolroom team that supports machining requirements for production tooling, quality control gauges and parts that require CNC machining. Programming ideal.

* Shape metal parts to specifications in tooling prints using drawings, existing programs and verbal instructions.

* Using schedules and verbal instruction, identify tooling components to be made, standard fixtures to be used, machine settings, number of parts to be machined, and programs to be used.

* Move controls to align parts, load job specific program into machine, and adjust machine settings.

* Observe and verify machine settings, part orientation, and proper program through dry run.

* Inspect work visually and with measuring instruments using designs, sketches, and verbal instruction.

* Perform applicable machine repair and maintenance.

* Accurately document and maintain records in ERP system.

* Provide backup support for other toolroom machines when needed.

* Participate in continual improvement teams and activities as required.

* Comply with all safety requirements including but not limited to keeping a clean and orderly work area.

* Regular and punctual work attendance as scheduled.

Qualifications

* High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years of CNC Machining experience or comparable technical school CNC Machining education.

* Experience with set-up and operation of CNC machining, ideally milling precision tooling components ideal.

* CNC programming experience ideal, or capability of efficiently learning with strong computer aptitude.

* Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

* Experience with various close tolerance inspection tools and equipment.

* Knowledge of English & Metric measurement systems.

* Ideally, interest and ability in learning to run other Toolroom machines including manual machines, lathe, mill, surface grinder, drill press, Wire EDM.

* Must be able to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.

* Self-motivated with a desire to learn and continuously improve performance.

* Very reliable and punctual attendance.

* Apply self-motivation to achieve excellent productivity starting at $23-$29 hourly with annual pay increases and bonus potential.

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, D/V.
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