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Machinist / CNC Turning

Federal Signal
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Analyze and interpret blueprint, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
  2. Plan machine set ups, program necessary information into control system, position work piece and operate various CNC machine through production runs to form specified quantities of piece parts to specified tolerances. Deburr parts as needed.
  3. Monitor machine functions to ensure that parts are manufactured to defined specifications.
  4. Perform first piece inspections and make necessary adjustment to machine to ensure parts are machined to designated tolerances. Complete first piece inspection documents as required.
  5. Organize workload to maximize material flow process.
  6. Communicate with managers, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve quality issues.
  7. Perform inspection, preventative maintenance and ensure machines are operating optimally.
  8. Detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to insure quality of production.
  9. Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives.
  10. Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
  11. Ability to input and scan work order data into MRP/JDE system using RF scanner, keyboard and mouse.
  12. Follow all procedures and processes in accordance to in order to build a defect-free product. Complete required in-process inspection, repair any defects found and electronically process rejected parts in accordance with established procedure
  13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required with at least 3 years related work experience in manufacturing required.
  • Formal CNC Machining education or equivalent CNC Machining experience is required.
  • Ability to use electrical pallet jack, electrical stand up truck and overhead crane preferred.
  • Be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.

Anticipated Starting Wage Range - $23.30 - $30.00

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies—mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Salary : $23 - $30

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