CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Confidential CNC Machinist Opportunities – Multiple Roles in Chicagoland

We are currently partnered with several long-standing and growing manufacturers in the Chicagoland suburbs that are actively hiring CNC Machinists . These are excellent opportunities for machinists who want stability, strong overtime availability, modern equipment, and growth potential .

Below are details on the open positions :

Opportunity 1 : CNC Machinist – Contract-to-Hire (Itasca, IL)

Shift & Pay :

1st shift : 6 : 00 AM – 2 : 30 PM (regular overtime to ~5 : 00 PM).

$25–$30 / hr (higher for 10+ years’ experience).

20+ hours / week overtime available.

Highlights :

100+ year old company with explosive growth in data center builds (Meta, Google).

Expansion underway — new facility across the street.

High-mix, low-volume environment, machining custom parts daily.

Requirements :

3+ years CNC machining (mills and / or lathes).

Experience with Mazak machines preferred (V550, V515, ATC40, SQT18).

Ability to set up, operate, and edit G-code.

Comfortable reading blueprints and engineering drawings.

Opportunity 2 : CNC Machinist – 1st & 2nd Shift (Harwood Heights, IL)

Shift & Pay :

1st shift : 7 : 00 AM – 3 : 30 PM

2nd shift : 4 : 00 PM – 12 : 30 AM (+$1 / hr premium).

$24–$30 / hr, ~45–50 hrs / week.

Highlights :

70+ years in aerospace sealing technology — stability and long-term work.

Brand-new CNC machines installed in 2025.

Direct hire possible for strong, stable candidates.

Benefits once direct : 6% 401k match + gym membership allowance .

Requirements :

2+ years CNC setup and operation (mills / lathes / mill-turn).

Experience with Haas or Duscon machines preferred.

Strong GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision measurement skills.

Detail-oriented, stable work history (not a job-hopper).

Opportunity 3 : CNC Machinist – Contract-to-Hire (St. Charles, IL)

Shift & Pay :

1st shift : 6 : 00 AM – 2 : 30 PM (with OT, typically 10-hr days + some Saturdays).

$27–$30 / hr.

Highlights :

Industry leader in custom dock lifts and scissor lifts .

Family-owned for 50 years with a collaborative, mentoring culture .

Clear advancement path — all leads and foremen promoted from within.

Requirements :

3+ years CNC machining (steel, mills and / or lathes).

Ability to set up machines, select bar stock, run first pieces.

Experience with HAAS, Doosan, or Samson machines preferred.

Team-player mindset; programming / editing a plus.

Must comply with zero-tolerance marijuana policy .

Opportunity 4 : CNC Machinist – Multiple Shifts (Bensenville, IL)

Shifts & Pay :

1st shift Lathe Machinist : 6 : 00 AM – 2 : 30 PM

1st shift Mill Machinist : 6 : 00 AM – 2 : 30 PM

2nd shift Lathe or Mill Machinist : 3 : 30 PM – 12 : 00 AM

$25–$35 / hr (up to $37–38 / hr for top candidates).

5–10 hrs / week overtime available.

Highlights :

Specializes in stainless steel machining for food, pharma, and packaging industries .

Supportive, collaborative environment — team of 30 machinists mixing long-tenured pros and new talent.

Unique culture with book clubs, emotional intelligence training, and strong communication values .

Full benefits package : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, and more.

Requirements :

5+ years CNC setup and operation (mills and / or lathes).

Comfortable performing multiple setups per job.

Strong GD&T, blueprint reading, and inspection skills.

Experience with Mazak, DMG Mori, or Haas machines preferred.

Communication skills critical (especially for 2nd shift role).

Mastercam / programming experience a plus.

✅ Why Apply?

Four Chicagoland manufacturers hiring across 1st and 2nd shifts .

Pay ranges $24–$38 / hr depending on skill and shift.

Strong overtime opportunities for those who want extra hours.

Options for contract-to-hire or direct hire depending on role and stability.

Supportive shop cultures with advancement opportunities, training, and modern equipment.

Company Description

Packaging manufacturer.

Company Description

Packaging manufacturer.