CNC Machinist
Professional Plastics
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- Pay
- $22 to $40
- an hour
- Location
- Loves Park, IL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 29
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Professional Plastics
Plastics · 201 to 500 employees
As a leading supplier of engineering plastics with more than 20 locations nationwide, we offer the opportunity to be part of an established company that keeps industry moving.
What you'll do
- Set up, program, and operate CNC mills
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, setup sheets, work instructions, and process documentation
- Perform machining operations on plastic and metal workpieces to meet precise dimensions and tolerances
- Install fixtures, adjust machine settings, and follow the required production sequence
- Monitor machine operation, identify potential malfunctions, and make adjustments as needed
- Inspect and measure finished workpieces using appropriate gauges and measuring tools
- Maintain quality standards and report discrepancies to your supervisor
- Clean machine components and perform routine machine maintenance
What you need
- Previous machine operation experience with CNC mills and lathes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and specifications
- Ability to perform accurate measurements and maintain close tolerances
- CNC machining certification (preferred)
- Experience using Mazak or Haas CNC mills (preferred)
- Experience using CNC lathes (preferred)
- Meet the vision requirements associated with inspecting and machining parts
Key skills
CNC mills and lathesAccurate measurementsMaintain close tolerancesCNC machining certificationMazak CNC millsHaas CNC mills
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Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- LifeMart employee discounts
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NOW HIRING: CNC MACHINIST
2nd Shift Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm
Build your skills. Make precision parts. Grow with us.
Full-Time Opportunity | Manufacturing & Production
Are you an experienced CNC Machinist who takes pride in precision, quality, and a job well done? Join our growing manufacturing team at
Professional Plastics
and put your machining skills to work in an environment built on quality, reliability, and long-term stability.
As a leading supplier of engineering plastics with more than 20 locations nationwide, we offer the opportunity to be part of an established company that keeps industry moving.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You'll play an important role in producing high-quality parts to exact specifications. Your work will include:
Set up, program, and operate CNC mills.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, setup sheets, work instructions, and process documentation.
Perform machining operations on plastic and metal workpieces to meet precise dimensions and tolerances.
Install fixtures, adjust machine settings, and follow the required production sequence.
Monitor machine operation, identify potential malfunctions, and make adjustments as needed.
Inspect and measure finished workpieces using appropriate gauges and measuring tools.
Maintain quality standards, report discrepancies to your supervisor, and help ensure accurate production.
Clean machine components and perform routine machine maintenance.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Required qualifications
Previous machine operation experience – CNC mills and lathes.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and specifications.
Ability to perform accurate measurements and maintain close tolerances.
Preferred qualification
CNC machining certification is a plus.
Experience using
Mazak
or
Haas
CNC mills.
Experience using CNC lathes a plus.
BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU
We believe a great opportunity includes more than just a paycheck. Our benefits package offers resources to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work.
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
United Pet Care discount program
Financial Well-Being
401(k) plan with company match
DailyPay Earned Wage Access
Morgan Stanley financial advice
Time Off & Additional Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
MetLife Legal Plan
Norton LifeLock
LifeMart employee discounts
THE WORK & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is an active, hands-on manufacturing role. The position frequently involves standing, walking, reaching, and communicating, with occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Operate in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery and potentially hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions.
Work in a loud production environment.
Meet the vision requirements associated with inspecting and machining parts.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you're a dependable, detail-oriented CNC Machinist who values precision and quality, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing career!
Equal Opportunity Employer — Disability/Veteran