CNC Machinists – Lathes - Five Star Staffing and Recruiting

Job Posting: CNC Machinists – Lathes

Location: Wheeling IL area

Our client is seeking multiple CNC Machinists to join their team at a state-of-the-art facility. We are looking for candidates with strong lathe experience, ranging from Operators (3-5 years of experience) to High-Level Setup Machinists (10+ years of experience). Experience with Miyano or Citizen Swiss CNC lathes is highly desired but not required.

Job Description:

We are excited to invite skilled and enthusiastic CNC Machinists to contribute to high-quality production and precision manufacturing. This role involves machine setup, operation, and first article inspections while troubleshooting and maintaining CNC lathes to ensure peak performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and perform first article inspections to meet quality and production standards.
• Leverage CNC turning experience to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance and quality issues.
• Collaborate with the team to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
• Communicate issues and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support the workflow with additional tasks as needed.

Specific Duties:

• Execute precise machine setups and conduct first article inspections.
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure machine reliability.
• Assist in training machinists to uphold quality and production standards.
• Prioritize production tasks based on management directives.
• Utilize inspection tools, including microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators, to verify accuracy.
• Complete and validate all necessary documentation accurately.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a CNC machining environment.
• Experience with Citizen Swiss CNC or Miyano lathes is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Skilled at following directions and performing complex tasks with precision.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a team that values precision, quality, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.