1st Shift CNC Lathe Machinist
Next Level Talent, LLC - Elgin
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Job Title: 1st Shift CNC Lathe Machinist
Location: Elgin, IL (On-site)
Company: (Confidential - Packaging Solutions Industry)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (4+ years required)
Education Level: All education levels
Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Compensation: $24 - $30 per hour
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled 1st Shift CNC Lathe Machinist to join our team in Elgin, IL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience setting up and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc controls , machining stainless steel and non-ferrous materials , and working with live tooling , tailstock , and sub-spindle transfers . Experience with Feature Cam or Fusion 360 programming is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce high-precision parts.
- Plan, construct, alter, and repair various fixtures and tools.
- Work from existing programs, equipment manuals, prints, work orders, and instructions.
- Collaborate with engineering personnel and operators to coordinate machining of workpieces.
- Set up equipment using common hand tools, set controls, and input program instructions for maximum efficiency.
- Insert and indicate tooling, modify programs as necessary, and operate equipment.
- Run test samples, monitor equipment performance, and make operating adjustments as required.
- Measure finished workpieces to ensure adherence to tolerances.
- Use grinders, mills, EDM, and honing equipment to finish parts when needed.
- Clean and maintain precision measuring and electronic testing equipment.
- Lubricate equipment as necessary and apply lubricants neatly.
- Complete parts requisitions, tool requests, and required documentation.
- Follow all written quality and procedural standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 4+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc controls .
- Experience machining stainless steel and non-ferrous materials .
- Knowledge of machines with live tooling , tailstock , and sub-spindle transfers is highly desired.
- Experience with **multi-turret machines