Experienced CNC Production Machinist — VMC & Lathe

Mitsubishi Chemical America (MCA)
Libertyville, IL

Experienced CNC Production Machinist — VMC & Lathe

Build quality. Reduce downtime. Grow with us.

We’re looking for a production-minded CNC pro who brings precision and pride to every setup and cycle. You’ll help create a clean, efficient, and collaborative environment that delivers consistent quality and fosters stability and growth.

Schedule and compensation

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

How you’ll make an impact

  • Own your ERP entries by logging time and job data accurately
  • Translate work orders, flow sheets, and part drawings into efficient setups
  • Verify blueprint dimensions using manual gauges
  • Load and validate tools/fixtures; fabricate simple fixtures as needed
  • Pull material from staging and verify per WOPAC
  • Set up and run 3-axis mills; execute basic 2-axis lathe operations
  • Upload/download CNC programs from programmer to machine
  • Align vices and precisely locate fixture centers
  • Produce and submit first article and final inspections to Quality Assurance
  • Run production parts and perform in-process inspections
  • Keep your area organized with 5S; perform daily and monthly PM on machines
  • Collaborate with your Supervisor to keep jobs on schedule
  • Support all safety and quality system requirements; take on additional duties
  • This is a safety-sensitive position

What you need to succeed

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Basic ERP fluency
  • At least 5 years’ experience across CNC machining, blueprint reading, manual inspection gauges, and CNC program editing/writing
  • Strong math foundation; trigonometry preferred
  • Comfort standing for extended periods

Core capabilities

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

Tools of the trade

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

Benefits & development

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

Compensation clarity

The base pay range is $24–$30. The offer considers role scope and responsibilities, your experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, and market/business conditions. If approved to work outside the posted location, geographic adjustments may be applied based on the specific city and state.

Posted 2026-02-26

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