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CNC Programmer

Chicago Mold Engineering
Saint Charles, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

Chicago Mold Engineering, in its 80 plus year history, has become an awarded leader in plastic injection mold making. We apply state-of-the-art equipment with ambitious individuals merging the art and craft of mold making with modern day technology. A print free shop with all machine operators programming in CAM and all mold makers being trained in CAD, our shop has transformed into a machinist's toy land. Full 5-axis machining centers, robotic systems, and a blue-light scanner are some of the technologies incorporated into the everyday manufacturing at Chicago Mold, but that's only part of what makes us great. Good people with immense pride in American Manufacturing and their impassioned longing for knowledge is what truly keeps us moving forward. We are looking for the right people that are looking to gain knowledge and advance their abilities in the CNC machining field through on the job training!!

2007 Mold Making Technology "Leadtime Leader Award".

2012 American Mold Builders "Mold Builder of the Year".

Top pay, benefits, and overtime. Full-time positions. On job Training available.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CNC Programmer to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for interpreting engineering CAD models, developing, debugging, and maintaining CNC programs for 3-, 4-, or 5-axis mills. You will use CAM software to create precise toolpaths, optimize production efficiency, and ensure parts are produced to exact specifications

Experience requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years work experience setup, programming and running CNC milling machines
  • Minimum 5 years work experience in cutter feeds and speeds for milling, drilling and general machining
  • Minimum 5 years experience creating CAM programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines

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