
CNC Machinist
🔎 At a Glance
Company: Viant Medical
Location: Wheeling, IL (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00/hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift
Shift Differential: 2nd & 3rd Shift - 10%
Machine Experience: Swiss, mill, or lathe
Experience Level: Entry–Mid (2+ years CNC machining)
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists to support ongoing production demand and growth at Viant Medical’s Wheeling, IL facility. CNC Machinists play a critical role in producing high-precision medical device components, where consistency, accuracy, and quality directly impact patient outcomes.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up, operate, and adjust CNC milles, lathes, or swiss machines for precision production
- Load parts, monitor cycles, and make offset adjustments as needed
- Inspect parts using blueprints, gauges, and precision measuring tools
- Hold tight tolerances required for medical device manufacturing
- Troubleshoot machining issues and correct problems to maintain quality
- Deburr, buff, and finish parts to print specifications
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on assigned machines
- Follow safety, quality, and lean manufacturing standards
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Machines, Controls & Inspection
You’ll work with CNC equipment and inspection tools such as:
- Machines:
- Star and Citizen CNC Swiss Machines
- Multi-axis CNC mills and lathes
- Controls: Fanuc / Haas-style controls (typical)
- Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, gauges, blueprint & GD&T interpretation
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Medical-grade metals and components
- Small, tight-tolerance precision parts
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What We’re Looking For
Required:
- 2+ years of CNC machining experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read blueprints and work to close tolerances
- Experience inspecting parts and maintaining dimensional accuracy
- Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented
Preferred (Not Required):
- Experience in medical device manufacturing
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices
- Experience with both CNC mills and lathes
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Viant Medical because of:
- Clean, climate-controlled, and well-organized shop environment
- Stable schedules with consistent hours
- Day-one benefits and attendance bonuses
- Opportunities to grow within a global medical device company
- Work that directly supports life-saving and life-enhancing products
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay: $25.00 – $25.00/hour (DOE)
Shift Premium: +10% for 2nd shift or 3rd shift
Benefits (Day 1 Eligibility):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life & disability coverage
- 3.5 weeks PTO (prorated)
- Perfect Attendance Bonus – up to $800 annually
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Schedule:
- 1st Shift: 6 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday
- 2nd Shift: 2 pm - 10 pm Monday - Friday
- 3rd Shift: 10 pm - 6 am Monday - Saturday
- Overtime as needed
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Apply
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Years of experience
- 1 - 2 years of experience
Salary range
- 26-30 / hour
CNC Controls Experience
- Fanuc