CNC Large Mill CAD/CAM Programmer

Company Summary
Our client is a well-established, family-oriented manufacturer that builds precision metal products. They run a temperature-controlled facility and value a close-knit, dependable team, stable employment, and real work-life balance.

Job Summary
Our client is hiring a senior-level large part CNC machinist/programmer for first shift. There is a gap in programming and process expertise, and this hire will close it by getting the most out of a large twin-column vertical machining center with interchangeable heads and tooling. The role includes hands-on machining, setups, and programming, and can be or will grow into a technical lead position over the facility's three large machines. The lead would standardize programming, setups, and production methods across that area.

Responsibilities

• Perform full setups and operate large vertical milling equipment
• Program new jobs and make significant modifications to existing programs
• Troubleshoot issues outside standard production routines, including using probing and restarting programs at intermediate points
• Safely handle large, heavy parts and operate cranes and related material-handling equipment
• Develop and standardize processes, setups, and programming practices across multiple large machines
• Work closely with operators, production personnel, and peers to improve machine utilization
• Over time, help expand the use of offline programming

Requirements

• Large vertical milling experience, including parts of roughly 800–1,500 lbs and up to 12–14 feet long
• Milling experience (lathe-only backgrounds will not qualify)
• Minimum FANUC control experience
• Ability to program or make significant program changes
• Full setup capability and safe crane/material-handling experience
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Comfortable working hands-on in the machine area while contributing at a programming, setup, and technical level
• Must be able to work on-site, first shift

Preferred Requirements

• Okuma control experience
• Experience on large Okuma machines
• CAD/CAM experience, with Fusion preferred
• Offline programming experience
• Experience leading, training, or standardizing processes across multiple machines

Compensation/Benefits

• $30–$45 per hour depending on programming and machining capability
• Overtime available and paid, but not routinely required
• Stable employment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

Location
Loves Park, Illinois. This is an on-site role, not remote. First shift runs 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.