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CNC Machinist

Laborup

Crystal Lake, ILJob$25–36/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–36/hr
Location
Crystal Lake, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Laborup is hiring a CNC Machinist. Laborup is hiring CNC Machinists at all experience levels to join its precision machining team supporting the rapidly growing semiconductor industry, offering training, development, and opportunities to work with advanced equipment while earning competitive pay with shift differentials.

Key focus areas include Complete Setups: Independently perform machine setups from blueprint to first part, Blueprint Interpretation: Read complex prints and manufacturing documentation, and Program Adjustments: Edit offsets and make basic G-code adjustments.

Successful candidates bring 3+ Years CNC Machining Experience and Technical Machining Education Or Apprenticeship. Important skills include CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Mill-Turn Equipment, G-code Editing, Precision Measuring Tools, and CNC Controls. Preferred (not required): Mechanical Aptitude.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CNC MillsCNC LathesMill-Turn EquipmentG-Code EditingPrecision Measuring ToolsCNC ControlsOffsetsTool ChangesBlueprint ReadingMechanical AptitudeHigh-Mix Low-Volume Machining5-Axis MachiningManual MachiningMill-Turn MachiningCAD/CAMG-CodePrecision Measuring EquipmentBlueprint InterpretationTroubleshootingSetup Machining

Qualifications

5+ Years CNC Machining ExperienceIndependent Setup Machining ExperienceTechnical Machining Education or ApprenticeshipExperience Mentoring Less Experienced MachinistsContinuous Improvement ExperienceHigh-Mix Low-Volume Machining ExperienceMill-Turn Machining Experience5-Axis Machining Experience

Full job description

Overview We’re hiring CNC Machinists at all experience levels to join our precision machining team supporting the rapidly growing semiconductor industry.

Whether you’re early in your machining career or have spent years running complex CNC equipment, we have opportunities that match your current skill level and give you room to grow. Depending on your experience, you may start by operating established jobs or step directly into independent setups, troubleshooting, process improvement, and complex high-mix work.

We’re expanding alongside our customers and investing heavily in new equipment, new capabilities, and training. You’ll have opportunities to develop across CNC mills, turning centers, mill-turns, and other advanced equipment while building toward increasingly technical and higher-paying work.

What Makes This Opportunity Great

  • Excellent Earning Potential: 15% shift differential plus optional Friday overtime.

  • All Experience Levels Welcome: Opportunities for junior operators, developing machinists, experienced setup machinists, leads, and programmers.

  • Training & Development: Come in with the skills you have today and train into setups, new machines, and more advanced work, across mills, lathes, mill-turns, and brand-new equipment.

  • Fast-Growing Operation: Growing business is driving continued investment in equipment and people. Compensation

  • $28 - $40 / hr  (including differential)

  • $25 - $36 / hr  (base)

  • 15% shift differential

  • Weekly overtime opportunities on Friday Shift

  • 2nd shift - Monday - Thursday

Responsibilities

  • Complete Setups:  Independently perform machine setups from blueprint to first part.
  • Blueprint Interpretation:  Read complex prints and manufacturing documentation.
  • Program Adjustments:  Edit offsets and make basic G-code adjustments.
  • Quality Verification:  Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment.
  • Process Troubleshooting:  Resolve machining and tooling issues independently.
  • Documentation:  Maintain accurate production and quality records.
  • Technical Support:  Assist machinists with setups and troubleshooting.
  • Safe Production:  Produce quality parts while following safety procedures. Requirements

Qualifications

Required

  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience

  • Independent setup machining experience

  • Experience with CNC mills and lathes

  • Strong blueprint interpretation skills

  • Proficient with precision measuring equipment

  • Experience editing offsets and G-code

  • Strong troubleshooting abilities Preferred

  • High-mix, low-volume machining experience

  • Mill-turn machining experience

  • 5-axis machining experience

  • CAD/CAM experience

  • Manual machining background

  • Technical machining education or apprenticeship

  • Experience mentoring less experienced machinists

  • Continuous improvement experience

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