Work Schedule – Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Overtime: Availability for extended hours until 6:30 PM and half-day Saturdays (7:00 AM - 12:00 PM) based on production volume.
Job Summary: Client is a premier job shop with nearly 50 years of expertise in large-scale component machining. We are seeking a skilled CNC Horizontal Machinist to join our Chicago team. This is a role for a craftsman who enjoys the variety of a job shop environment and has the technical proficiency to handle large parts for industries like steel mills, power generation, and automation.
Key Responsibilities:
Setup & Operation: Independently set up and operate 3-axis and 4-axis CNC horizontal machining centers for large component production.
Programming: Utilize Mastercam to program parts and interpret G-code.
Blueprint Proficiency: Read and interpret complex technical drawings and blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances.
Quality Control: Perform precise measurements and quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Maintenance: Perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure machines operate at peak performance.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Shop Manager to optimize machining processes and efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
Experience: 3-5 years of proven experience as a CNC Machinist, specifically with horizontal machining centers.
Specialization: Direct experience with large part machining is essential.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Mastercam and a solid understanding of manual machining principles.
Precision: High attention to detail with the ability to work within tight tolerances.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is a plus.
Benefits:
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health Insurance
Vision & Dental Insurance
Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) & All Major Holidays Off
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 80000.00/Yearly.
