Force Manufacturing is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Programmer / Setup Machinist / Operator to join our precision machining team.
This position is ideal for an experienced machinist who can take a job from blueprint through programming, setup, machining, inspection, and completion. We primarily use HAAS CNC Mills and Mastercam and manufacture precision prototype and short-run components.
What You'll Do
- Program, set up, and operate HAAS CNC Mills
- Create and modify programs using Mastercam
- Set up jobs from engineering drawings and CAD models
- Select appropriate tooling, workholding, speeds, and feeds
- Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings
- Machine prototype and short-run precision components
- Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
- Make program and offset adjustments to maintain tight tolerances
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues
- Work independently to complete jobs accurately and on schedule
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of CNC milling experience
- Strong experience with HAAS CNC Mills
- Experience programming with Mastercam
- Ability to independently set up and run CNC milling jobs
- Strong blueprint-reading skills
- Understanding of GD&T and tight-tolerance machining
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment
- Strong knowledge of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and machining practices
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and make appropriate adjustments
- Reliable and able to work independently
Preferred Experience
- Prototype and short-run machining
- Tight-tolerance work, including ±.0001"
- 3-, 4-, or 5-axis milling
- Aluminum, stainless steel, steel, and other common machining materials
- CAD/CAM experience
- Fixture and workholding design
Schedule
1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday–Friday
Overtime available as needed.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount
- Opportunities for advancement and additional responsibility
Why Force Manufacturing?
We are a precision machining company specializing in prototype and short-run work, so this isn't a repetitive production-operator position. Our machinists have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging parts and are expected to use their machining and programming skills to solve problems and produce quality components.
If you are an experienced CNC mill machinist who can program, set up, and operate HAAS equipment using Mastercam, we want to talk with you.
Pay: From $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many years of CNC milling experience do you have?
- How many years of experience do you have programming with Mastercam?
- How many years of experience do you have setting up and operating HAAS CNC Mills?
- Can you independently take a job from blueprint/CAD model through programming, setup, machining, and inspection?
- What is the tightest tolerance you have routinely machined?
- How comfortable are you reading GD&T?
Ability to Commute:
- Lake Villa, IL 60046 (Required)
Work Location: In person
