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CNC Grinding Machinist

Viant Medical
Wheeling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026
Join a team dedicated to creating life-enhancing medical devices that improve lives around the world. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing prior experience, Viant offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. Through our people-first culture and commitment to We’re In It For Life, we support your development, well-being, and long-term success.

CNC Machinist (1st shift)

Shift Hours (includes 20 min paid lunch; Monday-Friday workweek)

1st shift: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm

"We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role, inclusive of shift differential, is $25.00-$34.00/hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.”

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits - effective on date of hire!
  • 401k plan with company match
  • 17 days of paid time off (pro-rated) and 10 paid Holidays
  • Paid lunch time
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Defined Career Path for advancement in role
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus valued at $800

Position Summary:

The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC Grinding machines to produce precision components according to engineering specifications. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while ensuring quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate Grinding CNC machines according to job specifications.
  • Load raw materials and verify tooling alignment and offsets.
  • Interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Make necessary program edits and adjustments to maintain tolerances.
  • Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools.
  • Ensure parts meet dimensional and surface finish requirements.
  • Perform preventative machine maintenance as required.
  • Maintain accurate production records and adhere to safety and quality standards.
  • Work closely with engineers and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 years machine shop experience in all phases of machining, including two years minimum of CNC set-up experience REQUIRED
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints and experience working with small precision parts to close tolerances required.
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as basic knowledge of lean manufacturing.

About the company:

Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, it delivers high-quality, life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently.

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Apply today and help us bring life-changing medical technologies to patients worldwide.

Salary : $25 - $34

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