Helander Metal Spinning Company

🔎 At a Glance

Company Name: Helander Metal Spinning Company
Location: Addison, IL
Shop Type: Contract Manufacturer (Metal Forming + CNC Machining Hybrid)
Industries Served: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Medical, Automotive, Commercial
Typical Work: High-mix, complex parts → prototype through production
Machining Capabilities: 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis milling, CNC turning, multi-axis machining
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, Copper, Nickel Alloys
Certifications: NADCAP Welding, ITAR Environment
Shift Environment: Primarily Day Shift with overtime available

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About Helander Metal Spinning Company

Helander Metal Spinning Company is a specialized manufacturing company based in Addison, IL, combining metal spinning, hydroforming, and CNC machining to produce complex, high-performance components.

With over 80 years of manufacturing experience, Helander has built a reputation as a trusted partner to both Fortune 500 companies and specialized manufacturers across aerospace, defense, energy, and commercial industries.

What sets Helander apart is its ability to take parts from formed geometry → precision machining → finished component, all under one roof. This integrated approach allows for tighter control over quality, cost, and lead times — especially on cylindrically shaped components ranging from 1” to 72” in diameter.

For machinists, this means working in an environment where the parts are different, the challenges are real, and the work goes beyond typical job shop machining.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Helander work on:

Part Types:
Cylindrical aerospace components, housings, cones, shields, manifolds, and formed metal structures

Production Style:
High-mix, medium-volume work with a mix of repeat and custom jobs

Typical Tolerances:
Tight-tolerance machining (commonly ±0.005” or better depending on application)

Programming & Setup:
Hands-on programming, setup, and process ownership — not just operating

Materials Machined:
Titanium, Inconel, copper, stainless steel, and other high-performance alloys

This is a shop where machinists are expected to think, troubleshoot, and improve processes — not just load parts.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis)
• CNC Turning & Multi-Axis Turning
• Complex Part Machining (tight tolerance / high-spec work)
• Prototype to Production Manufacturing
• Secondary Machining on Formed Components
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing

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CNC Equipment

Helander operates a well-rounded mix of CNC equipment to support both precision and larger-part machining:

Multi-Axis / Advanced Machines

• Haas DS-30Y (4-axis turning)
• Mori Seiki ZL Series (multi-axis turning centers)
• Doosan PUMA VT1100M (large vertical turning)
• Doosan PUMA 700 II (large capacity turning)

CNC Mills

• Haas TM-3
• Haas VF-3SSYT
• Mori Seiki SH50 (Horizontal)
• Mori Seiki SH40 (Horizontal)
• Doosan NHP 8000 (Horizontal machining center)

CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

• Haas TL-2, TL-3, TL-3W
• Haas SL-30T, ST-30
• Mori Seiki ZL-45 Series

This mix allows Helander to handle everything from precision components to large-diameter, heavy-duty parts.

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Software & Programming

CAM Software: Mastercam, Fusion 360 (or equivalent)
CAD Software: Customer-supplied CAD models (engineering-driven workflows)
Controls: Fanuc and similar industry-standard controls
Inspection: Calipers, micrometers, gauges, and first-article inspection tools

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Helander maintains strict quality standards to support high-spec industries like aerospace and defense.

Certifications:

• NADCAP Accredited Welding
• ITAR Compliant Environment

Inspection Equipment:

• Precision hand tools and inspection gauges
• First-article and in-process inspection systems

Quality Processes:

• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• In-process inspection and validation
• Repeatable, process-driven manufacturing

Machinists work in a shop where quality is built into the process — not inspected at the end.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Helander

Machinists at Helander value:

• Work on aerospace and high-performance components
• Exposure to unique processes like metal spinning and hydroforming
• A shop that handles complex, non-standard parts
• Opportunity to own setups, programming, and process improvements
• A stable company with 80+ years of history
• A team environment with experienced machinists and real technical depth

This is a shop for machinists who want to do more than just run parts — and actually develop their craft.

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Helander Metal Spinning Company is currently hiring for:

• Senior CNC Machinist (Programming + Multi-Axis)

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Helander Metal Spinning Company