Machinist III

Status: Full Time Position - Hourly non-exempt 

Company Profile: EAGLESTONE is a premier provider of custom conveyors and equipment to food-related and other industries. Founded in 1990, EAGLESTONE continues to grow and is a recognized leader in designing and manufacturing the highest quality equipment in the industry. 

Job Description: We are seeking an expert-level and highly accomplished Machinist Tier III to serve as a cornerstone of our Machinist Team. This is the third and highest of three levels of skilled machinist work. Operating completely without technical supervision, you will perform the most complex machining and fitting of all kinds of parts, tools, and machines in support of custom production operations or job-shop machining. You will lay out complex work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications, setting up and operating all available machine tools to execute progressive operations involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements. In addition to programming CNC machinery, you will serve as a vital technical resource and mentor for less experienced machinists. This is a highly skilled trade role, not a production machine tool operator position. 

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and perform the most complex machining, layout, and fitting of all kinds of custom parts, tools, and machines without technical supervision.
• Set up and operate all available machine tools (including grinders, millers, drill presses, and lathes) to perform progressive machining operations.
• Correctly lay out work from intricate engineering blueprints, conceptual sketches, and written technical specifications.
• Determine optimal operation sequences and program CNC machine tools in the course of manufacturing custom parts.
• Machine and maintain components involving very close tolerances, complex geometries, or unusual design requirements.
• Skillfully utilize all machinists' hand tools and precision measuring instruments to fit and assemble complex mechanisms where necessary.
• Serve as an essential technical resource, mentor, and guide for less experienced or lower-tiered machinists.
• Apply comprehensive, expert-level familiarity with the working properties of all materials, metals, and alloys to optimize machine feeds, speeds, and structural integrity.
• Monitor the machining, cutting, and fitting process to ensure raw materials are not damaged by warping, distortion, or mechanical stress.
• Maintain, organize, and clean machine tools, precision setups, and the assigned shop work area
• Notifies the supervisor immediately when faulty equipment, machining defects, or raw material anomalies are discovered
• Ability to work on other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager. 
• Provide exceptional customer service by promptly addressing customer inquiries and concerns. 
• Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs

Skills/Requirements: 

• Technical degree or certification in machining combined with 6 years of professional machining experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and hands-on job-shop experience. 
• Expert level technical knowledge of machine shop theory, setup procedures, and multi-machine tool operations (lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders). 
• Proven ability to operate with complete technical autonomy with minimal supervision, solving highly complex fabrication challenges. 
• Practical familiarity and capability to program, edit, and set up CNC machinery for custom part manufacturing. 
• Ability to machine to close tolerances and execute high finish requirements utilizing precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, vernier calipers). 
• Expert Understanding of the working properties, cutting speeds, and structural behaviors of diverse metals and alloys 
• Ability to read and accurately interpret standard mechanical blueprints and geometric tolerances. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound decisions in a fast-paced on-site environment. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively train, guide, and serve as a technical expert for Team Members. 
• Detail oriented with good organizational and time management abilities.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours and travel as required.
• Reliable transportation to and from work and customer sites. 
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.

Compensation: $32.00 - $36.00

• Ability for some overtime throughout the year depending on business needs.
• Paid weekly in arrears each Friday.

Benefits: 

• Eaglestone pays approximately 70% of Team Member’s medical, dental, and vision insurance - eligible on the first day of the month following 2 full months of employment.
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Eaglestone matches 40% of Team Member’s contribution up to 5% of Team Member’s pay - eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Nine (9) paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Extensive Company bonus pay out potential including Company Profit Sharing and Quarterly bonus incentives 
• Sunday double pay

Work Location and Schedule:

• 1560 Frontenac Road, Naperville IL, 60564
• In office Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work due to business needs

Eaglestone offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a highly skilled and motivated individual with a passion for technical problem-solving and team leadership. We would love to hear from yo