Position Summary:

• TekPro is partnered with a leading aerospace component manufacturer in the west suburbs in their search for a CNC Machinists on 2nd shift. We have positions in both the Milling and Turning deparmtnets. This position comes with excellent pay from $26/hr to $33/hr with benefits through company, to include health, dental, and vision with 401k and company match. This company has a modern, advanced manufacturing space of around 150,000 square feet.

Responsibilities:

• Plans machining by studying work order, blueprints, engineering plan, quality plan, materials, specifications, OP. drawings, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Sets-up lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces in accordance to supplied OP. drawing and quality plan.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Experience and Education

• College degree is not required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience operating CNC lathes and mills required.
• Ability to read technical mechanical drawings along with a good understanding of GD&T.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Experience operating DMG/Mori Seiki NT4300/1500 turn/mill would be a big plus

What's in it for you;

Excellent benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, 401 K with a match)

Competitive hourly rates and lots of overtime available