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Vertical CNC Machinist

gpac
Addison, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
We are working with a client company seeking a Vertical CNC Machinist (Swiss Machines) for their company in the greater Chicago Metro region. For more information, click apply or reach out to Alana at alana.seddon@gogpac.com

Key Responsibilities

  • Setup and Operation: Set up, calibrate, and operate Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs) by loading programs, tools, and raw materials.
  • Quality Control: Inspect finished parts using precision tools (micrometers, calipers) to ensure they meet blueprint specifications.
  • Tooling and Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on machinery, including changing tools, maintaining fluid/lubricant levels, and cleaning the workspace.
  • Monitoring: Monitor machines for unusual sounds or performance issues, adjusting feeds and speeds to ensure optimal production.
  • Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve machine errors or production faults to minimize downtime.
  • Swiss Machine Experience required

Qualifications And Skills

  • Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret blue prints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.
  • Experience: Previous experience operating CNC machinery (mills, lathes) or technical training in CNC machining.
  • Mathematics: Proficiency in basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Previous experience with CNC Swiss vertical machines required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Salary : $35 - $45

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