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CNC Machinist Lead

Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics Salary
Loves Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2027
Position Summary: The CNC Machinist Lead will be responsible for achieving established safety, quality and operational goals while optimizing efficiency and effectiveness. Focuses on the key daily disciplines of technical assistance, set-up communication, positive attitude and teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: includes the following, other duties may be assigned.

  • Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical controlled machines (CNC Mill) to machine plastic or metal work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties
  • Programs, sets up and operates the CNC equipment in their respective area.
  • Uses inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM, to validate tolerances.
  • Monitors levels of production, shift output per machine, labor performance, scraps and rejects, and housekeeping.
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
  • Responsible for assigning jobs and machines to team members in their area and shifts.
  • Performs positive and effective shift turnover and hand off to achieve expected results.
  • Answers questions and leads team members on their designated shift and area of responsibility.
  • Responsible for the training and development of team members in their department/shift including shadowing and coaching.
  • Leads team members in the promotion and integration of new ideas and process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Proficiency using CNC manufacturing machinery
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills and understand machining programs
  • Knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances
  • Identify and resolve issues and opportunities in a timely manner with viable alternatives if necessary

Education And Experience

  • CNC Machine Certification preferred

Benefits Package

  • DailyPay Earned Wage Access
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
  • Short Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • MetLife Legal Plan
  • Norton LifeLock
  • United Pet Care Discount Program
  • LifeMart Employee Discounts

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Salary : $28 - $40

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