CNC Machine Operator

🔎At a Glance

Company: HuFriedy Group
Locations: West Chicago, IL or Northbrook, IL (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift (exact hours vary by department)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Entry-Level (0–2 years manufacturing experience)
Education: High School Diploma or GED

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Why This Role Exists

HuFriedy Group is expanding production capacity to support the growing demand for precision medical and dental instruments. This CNC Machine Operator role is designed as a hands-on training opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career in CNC machining within a regulated, quality-driven manufacturing environment.

This is not a button-pushing role — it’s a structured entry point into CNC machining with clear expectations around quality, safety, and growth.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Operate CNC machines under close supervision as part of a structured training program
• Perform visual inspections to ensure parts meet workmanship and cleanliness standards
• Conduct basic dimensional inspections using appropriate gages and record results accurately
• Read and interpret low-complexity blueprints and component drawings
• Learn to identify and adjust CNC offsets when parts are out of specification
• Populate daily production boards with output, quality, and safety metrics
• Identify cycle times and calculate basic production rates
• Weigh and count production pieces using scales
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation, including end-of-shift machine wipe-downs and floor cleaning
• Remove chips and dispose of material according to guidelines
• Accurately record heat lot numbers, inspection data, and production information

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Machines, Controls & Inspection Tools

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to:

• CNC Machines: Production CNC equipment (mills and/or lathes depending on department)
• Controls: CNC machine interfaces (training provided)
• Inspection Tools: Calipers, basic gages, scales, visual inspection tools
• Documentation: Inspection logs, production tracking boards, quality records

(No programming experience required — training provided)

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Stainless steel
• Specialty alloys used in medical and dental instruments

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to follow instructions and work under close supervision
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic math skills and comfort with measurements
• Ability to write clearly and maintain accurate records
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented

Preferred (Not Required)

• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience
• Exposure to CNC machining or inspection
• Experience reading simple blueprints or drawings

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

• Structured CNC training program — ideal for entry-level candidates
• Clean, regulated medical manufacturing environment
• Clear quality standards and expectations
• Stable, long-term work in a growing industry
• Opportunity to build skills and advance within CNC machining

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $16.00 – $20.00/hr (DOE)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays

Schedule:

• Day shift (department-specific hours)
• Overtime as needed

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Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly through hireCNC.