CNC Machinist
GPAC, Chatham, IL, United States
CNC Machinist
We are working with a client company near Springfield, IL seeking several CNC Machinists for day, night and weekend shifts. This company has been in business for over 50 years and is growing!
Ideal Background
310+ years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or multi-axis depending on shop)
Comfortable with setup and operation, not just button-pushing
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tight tolerances
Experience making offsets and basic program edits (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, etc.)
Strong knowledge of tooling selection and cutting parameters Experience with first article inspections and in-process quality checks
Technical Skillset
Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges
Understanding of feeds & speeds, materials (steel, aluminum, stainless)
Fixture setup and part changeovers
Preventative machine maintenance basics
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure (nice to have)
Production Environment Traits
High attention to detail and quality mindset
Ability to run multiple machines (if applicable)
Consistent attendance and reliability
Team-oriented but able to work independently
Comfortable in a fast-paced job shop or medium-volume production environment
Bonus Experience (Often Valuable)
CAD/CAM exposure (Mastercam, Fusion 360, etc.)
Multi-axis machining (4th/5th axis)
Prototype + short-run experience
Troubleshooting scrap and improving cycle times
For more information or to apply directly, contact Alana at alana.seddon@gogpac.com
Keywords: manufacturing, CNC, Machinist, metals
We are working with a client company near Springfield, IL seeking several CNC Machinists for day, night and weekend shifts. This company has been in business for over 50 years and is growing!
Ideal Background
310+ years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or multi-axis depending on shop)
Comfortable with setup and operation, not just button-pushing
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tight tolerances
Experience making offsets and basic program edits (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, etc.)
Strong knowledge of tooling selection and cutting parameters Experience with first article inspections and in-process quality checks
Technical Skillset
Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges
Understanding of feeds & speeds, materials (steel, aluminum, stainless)
Fixture setup and part changeovers
Preventative machine maintenance basics
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure (nice to have)
Production Environment Traits
High attention to detail and quality mindset
Ability to run multiple machines (if applicable)
Consistent attendance and reliability
Team-oriented but able to work independently
Comfortable in a fast-paced job shop or medium-volume production environment
Bonus Experience (Often Valuable)
CAD/CAM exposure (Mastercam, Fusion 360, etc.)
Multi-axis machining (4th/5th axis)
Prototype + short-run experience
Troubleshooting scrap and improving cycle times
For more information or to apply directly, contact Alana at alana.seddon@gogpac.com
Keywords: manufacturing, CNC, Machinist, metals