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CNC Programmer / Machinist

CNC Programmer / Machinist

locationMelrose Park, IL, USA
PublishedPublished: 8/22/2025
Full Time
31-35 / hour

💻 Now Hiring: CNC Programmer / Machinist

📍 Location: Melrose Park, IL
🕒 Shift: Day Shift (5:00 AM or 6:00 AM start) | Full-Time
💵 Pay: Negotiable, Based on Experience
📈 Hours: 50–55 hrs/week during peak seasons

Do you live in Mastercam? Thrive on 5-axis complexity?
We’re looking for a CNC Programmer/Machinist to join a growing team in a clean, well-equipped shop. If you want to program and then see your work hit the floor — this is the role for you.

🧠 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Program CNC mills using Mastercam for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining
  • Handle short-run production — 60% of your time will be on the machine
  • Collaborate with skilled machinists and production staff
  • Occasionally support lathe programming and setup (optional)

🛠 Machines You’ll Work On:

  • Haas VF5 with 3+2 trunnion (some simultaneous 5-axis work involved)
  • Mazak CNC lathes with Mazatrol controls
    • Live tooling, tailstock, and steady rest setups for long-part machining

✅ What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong Mastercam programming experience (required)
  • Knowledge of machining strategy and setup
  • Experience with Mazatrol is a major bonus
  • Able to work independently, problem-solve, and maintain high standards

📅 Schedule:

  • Day Shift: 5:00 AM or 6:00 AM start
  • Night shift options may be available
  • OT expected during spring/fall (up to 55 hours/week)

🎁 Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO + Tuition / School Reimbursement
  • Growth potential in a multi-plant operation

📩 Apply now to join a respected manufacturing team where your programming skills will shine — and your work gets built.

Salary range

  • 31-35 / hour

CAM Software Experience

  • Mastercam

CNC Controls Experience

  • Haas
  • Mazak

Machine Type Programming Experience

  • 3 Axis Milling / Router
  • 4/5 Axis Milling / Router
  • Lathe