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CNC Set Up Operator-2nd shift

Chemring Energetic Devices and Careers
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Be part of a growing team. Join Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) as we build products that protect our Country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois. We are located a commuter train ride West of the of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

  • Exciting growth – Our work supports major space and defense programs.
  • Impactful work – help manufacture components critical to national security
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Join a high-performing team in a thriving industry
  • Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of our mission-critical team!

CED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. The pay range for this position is ($25-32). The benefit includes eligibility to participate in 1 of 3 different BCBS of IL medical plans, Dental (SunLife) Vision (EyeMed), Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) with a generous 6% match on a 6% contribution, 11 Paid Holidays, 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment). Vacation time accruals.

Job Title–CNC Set Up Operator/Machinist-2nd shift

If you're a skilled CNC Set-up/Operator/Machinist with a passion for precision, quality, and innovation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Our ideal candidate is a highly experienced machinist who can interpret engineering drawings, work with tight tolerances, and operate advanced machinery. Join us to be a part of groundbreaking projects that have a global impact.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions to set up and operate CNC machinery.

2. Maintain precision by working within a tolerance of ± 0.00010” across various materials.

3. Proficiently setup and operate 5-Axis Milling centers and/or Multi Spindle/Multi Turret lathes. Showcase competency in bench work and deburring tasks.

Basic Requirements:

1. 5 years of experience with Okuma & Doosan Dual Spindle Lathes

2. 5 years of experience with Okuma & Doosan 5-Axis CNC Milling Centers

3. Can work 2nd shift hours 4:00pm-12:30am with OT until 3:30am. There is a $3.00/hr shift differential.

(Complete job description available upon request)

Working with industries where our parts are used, we fall under multiple regulatory agencies. All CED Employees must meet the following minimum requirements.

  • Missile Defense Agency requires our employees be US Citizen, US Person (permanent resident or granted status as a “protected person” under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (refugee and asylum recipients)
  • Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms requiring a stringent background screening
  • Federal Aviation Administration – mandated drug testing program (prohibits drugs, including marijuana)

Chemring Energetic Devices is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement

Chemring Energetic Devices is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Human Resources at humanresources@ced.us.com or call 630-969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Salary : $25 - $32

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