CNC Programmer-Operator, 3‑Axis Mills & 2‑Axis Lathes

Mitsubishi Chemical America (MCA)
Libertyville, IL

CNC Programmer-Operator, 3‑Axis Mills & 2‑Axis Lathes

Could this be your next move?

  • Do you thrive setting up 3-axis VMCs and handling foundational 2-axis lathe work?
  • Are you comfortable reading complex blueprints and validating dimensions with manual gauges?
  • Can you edit/write CNC programs, align vices, and locate fixture centers with confidence?

Role snapshot

Shift: 2nd Shift (4:00 PM–12:30 AM) | Pay: $24–$30/hour

Join a production team that values uptime, quality, and continuous improvement. You’ll help keep operations smooth by owning your setups, verifying tooling and materials, and collaborating closely with Quality and your Supervisor.

What you’ll do

  • Record time and job data in ERP software
  • Read work orders, flow sheets, and part drawings to determine requirements
  • Use manual gauges to verify blueprint dimensions
  • Load and verify tools/fixtures; fabricate basic fixtures as needed
  • Pull material from staging and verify per WOPAC
  • Set up and operate 3-axis mills and perform basic 2-axis lathe operations
  • Upload/download CNC programs between programmer and machine
  • Align vices and accurately locate fixture centers
  • Submit first article and final inspections to Quality Assurance
  • Run production and perform in-process inspections
  • Maintain 5S organization and cleanliness
  • Complete daily and monthly preventive maintenance tasks
  • Communicate with the Supervisor to ensure successful job completion
  • Support safety and quality system requirements; perform additional duties as assigned
  • Safety-sensitive position

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Basic ERP proficiency
  • 5+ years of experience in CNC machining, blueprint reading, use of manual inspection gauges, and editing/writing CNC programs
  • Strong math skills; trigonometry preferred
  • Ability to stand for long periods

Technical strengths

  • GD&T
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • CNC tooling
  • CNC programming
  • G-code
  • Production setups

Machines & software

  • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
  • CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
  • CAM: Mastercam

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Coverage begins on DAY 1
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Curated, self-paced Learning & Development for all employees

Pay transparency

Compensation ranges from $24 to $30 per hour. Actual pay depends on job scope, responsibilities, prior experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market/business factors. If work is authorized outside the posted location, a city/state-specific geographic pay adjustment may be applied.

Posted 2025-12-18

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