
CNC Machinists – Lathes & Mills (Mazak & Fanuc)
🔎 At a Glance
Company: Tech-Max Machine
Location: Itasca, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $20–$40 per hour (DOE)
Shift: Day & Night Shifts Available
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years)
Work Authorization: U.S. Person or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists due to continued growth, new programs, and increased demand for large, complex CNC-machined components.
At Tech-Max Machine, CNC Machinists play a critical role in producing precision parts for aerospace, industrial, and custom applications. This is not repetitive button-pushing — this role requires strong setup, machining knowledge, and pride in craftsmanship.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up and operate CNC Mills and CNC Lathes
- Load, edit, and verify CNC programs
- Select tooling, set offsets, and verify setups
- Machine large, complex components to print
- Perform in-process and final inspections
- Interpret blueprints and GD&T
- Safely operate lifting and material-handling equipment
- Perform basic machine maintenance and housekeeping
This role is hands-on, technical, and well-suited for experienced machinists who enjoy challenging work.
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Machines, Controls & Technology
You’ll work with advanced CNC equipment including:
Machines
- CNC Mills (Vertical & Horizontal)
- CNC Lathes
- Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL)
- 5-Axis CNC Machines
Controls
- Mazak
- FANUC
Inspection Tools
- Standard precision measuring instruments
- Blueprint & GD&T-based inspection
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What We’re Looking For
Required
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience (mills and/or lathes)
- Strong experience with Mazak and/or FANUC controls
- Proven ability to read blueprints and GD&T
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to quality, safety, and detail
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience with 5-Axis machining or VTLs
- Exposure to AS9100 or ISO 9000 environments
- Background machining large or complex parts
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Carbon & alloy steels
- Large fabricated or machined components
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Tech-Max Machine because:
- Brand-new, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility
- Work on large, challenging parts (not small repetitive work)
- Modern CNC equipment and tooling
- Stable workload and long-term opportunity
- A shop culture that respects skilled tradespeople
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
- $20–$40/hr (DOE)
- PPO Health Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays & paid vacation
- Annual vision reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ongoing training and mentoring
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Apply
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Years of experience
- 5 - 10 years of experience
Salary range
- 36-40 / hour
CNC Controls Experience
- Mazak
- Fanuc
Machine Type Programming Experience
- 3 Axis Milling / Router
- Lathe