CNC Programmers - Manufacturing
ACME Careers · Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
Description:
Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.
What Makes This Different
Most CNC machinist jobs in this area are running the same part every day. This isn’t that job.
At Acme, you’ll machine large, complex castings and forgings for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation customers — programs where the tolerances are tight, the materials are demanding, and getting it right the first time actually matters. Our machinists work from prints, think through setups, and own the quality of what they produce. If you’re tired of being a button-pusher and want a shop that respects your skill, this is the place.
We are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, PE-backed, and actively growing toward $300M. We’ve been in Elk Grove Village since 1948. The machines are late-model, the shop is clean, and the 2nd Shift runs Monday through Friday.
Position Summary
The CNC Machinist — 2nd Shift operates CNC milling and/or turning equipment to produce precision-machined components to close tolerances and exact finish specifications. This role is suited for an experienced machinist who can read prints, perform simple setups, run close-tolerance work with consistency, and take ownership of part quality — not someone who waits to be told what to do next.
You’ll work on a wide variety of jobs and part families — Acme is a job shop, not a production line. That means every week looks a little different, and the ability to adapt, read situations, and apply good machining judgment is what separates the people who thrive here from the people who don’t.
What You’ll Do
CNC Machine Operation
Operate CNC machining centers and/or CNC lathes to produce precision components per engineering drawings, job travelers, and quality plans
Run close-tolerance work consistently — holding ±0.001? or tighter is routine; knowing when you’re about to go out of tolerance before it happens is expected
Monitor in-process dimensional conformance using calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, dial indicators, and other precision measurement tools
Adjust tool offsets to maintain tolerance as tools wear; know the difference between a wear offset and a geometry problem
Identify and communicate tool wear, breakage, chatter, surface finish problems, or other process concerns to the setup machinist or supervisor before running scrap
Operate multiple machines or setups concurrently where workload and skill level allow
Setup (Simple to Moderate)
Perform simple to moderate CNC setups independently — load tooling, establish offsets, verify first piece before running
Support setup machinists on more complex setups — running second operations, re-chucking parts, verifying tooling after a tool change
Edit tool offsets, feeds, and speeds at the control to achieve correct results; escalate program-level issues to the setup machinist or programmer
Communicate setup issues, tooling needs, and job status to production supervision in a timely manner
Blueprint Reading & Inspection
Read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T callouts, surface finish specifications, material and process notes, and tolerance requirements
Select the correct measurement tool for the feature being checked; know when to use a gage versus a micrometer versus an indicator
Perform in-process inspection per control plan and traveler requirements; document results as required
Perform final inspection on completed parts before releasing to the next operation or to Quality
Quality & Safety
Produce work that meets all requirements on the first try — not because someone is checking, but because you take pride in it
Report nonconforming material immediately using Acme’s nonconformance process; do not pass suspect parts to the next operation
Follow all ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D QMS requirements including traveler sign-offs, inspection records, and controlled document use
Maintain a clean, organized work area and machine; follow 5S standards for the production floor
Comply with all safety requirements including PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of coolant and cutting fluids
Team Contribution
Communicate job status, open issues, and anything the next shift needs to know — clear handoffs keep production moving
Support less-experienced operators and finisher-trainees with practical guidance when the opportunity arises
Participate in continuous improvement activities: speak up when you see a better way, a recurring problem, or a waste of time
Requirements:
What We’re Looking For
Required
~5+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing, job shop, or contract manufacturing environment
~ Demonstrated ability to hold close tolerances consistently — ±0.001? or tighter on a regular basis
~ Strong blueprint reading ability including GD&T, surface finish callouts, material specifications, and tolerance interpretation
~ Proficiency with standard precision measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, dial indicators
~ Ability to perform simple to moderate CNC setups independently (tool load, offset establishment, first-piece verification)
~ Ability to adjust offsets and recognize when a process is drifting out of tolerance
~ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; vocational / technical training in machining is a plus
~ Ability to lift and move workpieces and fixtures up to 50 lbs.; team lift for heavier components
~ Ability to read and write English; basic computer skills
Preferred — The Candidates We Get Excited About
FANUC control experience (FANUC 0i, 30i, or 31i series) — this is what most of our machines run
Experience with large-format CNC equipment: vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes
Experience machining castings, forgings, or other near-net-shape workpieces — this is most of what we machine
Experience in an ISO 9001 or AS9100D certified environment
Experience running 4th or 5th axis work
Familiarity with aerospace, defense, power generation, or heavy industrial parts and the quality standards that come with them
Why Machinists Stay at Acme
~ Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Day 1, no waiting period
~ Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
~ Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
~401(k) with company match
~ Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
~ Weekly pay
~ Gainsharing bonus opportunities
~ Tuition assistance for continued learning
~ Clean, climate-controlled gage room in a stable precision manufacturing environment
About Acme Industries
Since 1948, Acme Industries has been a trusted precision manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation markets from our facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and we specialize in large, complex machined castings and forgings for customers who cannot afford mistakes. xzbcwsv Our machinists don’t run the same part every day — they solve new problems, machine difficult materials, and produce work that ends up in some of the most demanding applications in the world.
If you’re a skilled machinist looking for a shop that will respect your craft and give you challenging work, we want to talk to you.
Compensation details: 28-39 Hourly Wage
PI300580e1301d-38271-41750093
Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.
What Makes This Different
Most CNC machinist jobs in this area are running the same part every day. This isn’t that job.
At Acme, you’ll machine large, complex castings and forgings for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation customers — programs where the tolerances are tight, the materials are demanding, and getting it right the first time actually matters. Our machinists work from prints, think through setups, and own the quality of what they produce. If you’re tired of being a button-pusher and want a shop that respects your skill, this is the place.
We are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, PE-backed, and actively growing toward $300M. We’ve been in Elk Grove Village since 1948. The machines are late-model, the shop is clean, and the 2nd Shift runs Monday through Friday.
Position Summary
The CNC Machinist — 2nd Shift operates CNC milling and/or turning equipment to produce precision-machined components to close tolerances and exact finish specifications. This role is suited for an experienced machinist who can read prints, perform simple setups, run close-tolerance work with consistency, and take ownership of part quality — not someone who waits to be told what to do next.
You’ll work on a wide variety of jobs and part families — Acme is a job shop, not a production line. That means every week looks a little different, and the ability to adapt, read situations, and apply good machining judgment is what separates the people who thrive here from the people who don’t.
What You’ll Do
CNC Machine Operation
Operate CNC machining centers and/or CNC lathes to produce precision components per engineering drawings, job travelers, and quality plans
Run close-tolerance work consistently — holding ±0.001? or tighter is routine; knowing when you’re about to go out of tolerance before it happens is expected
Monitor in-process dimensional conformance using calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, dial indicators, and other precision measurement tools
Adjust tool offsets to maintain tolerance as tools wear; know the difference between a wear offset and a geometry problem
Identify and communicate tool wear, breakage, chatter, surface finish problems, or other process concerns to the setup machinist or supervisor before running scrap
Operate multiple machines or setups concurrently where workload and skill level allow
Setup (Simple to Moderate)
Perform simple to moderate CNC setups independently — load tooling, establish offsets, verify first piece before running
Support setup machinists on more complex setups — running second operations, re-chucking parts, verifying tooling after a tool change
Edit tool offsets, feeds, and speeds at the control to achieve correct results; escalate program-level issues to the setup machinist or programmer
Communicate setup issues, tooling needs, and job status to production supervision in a timely manner
Blueprint Reading & Inspection
Read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T callouts, surface finish specifications, material and process notes, and tolerance requirements
Select the correct measurement tool for the feature being checked; know when to use a gage versus a micrometer versus an indicator
Perform in-process inspection per control plan and traveler requirements; document results as required
Perform final inspection on completed parts before releasing to the next operation or to Quality
Quality & Safety
Produce work that meets all requirements on the first try — not because someone is checking, but because you take pride in it
Report nonconforming material immediately using Acme’s nonconformance process; do not pass suspect parts to the next operation
Follow all ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D QMS requirements including traveler sign-offs, inspection records, and controlled document use
Maintain a clean, organized work area and machine; follow 5S standards for the production floor
Comply with all safety requirements including PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of coolant and cutting fluids
Team Contribution
Communicate job status, open issues, and anything the next shift needs to know — clear handoffs keep production moving
Support less-experienced operators and finisher-trainees with practical guidance when the opportunity arises
Participate in continuous improvement activities: speak up when you see a better way, a recurring problem, or a waste of time
Requirements:
What We’re Looking For
Required
~5+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing, job shop, or contract manufacturing environment
~ Demonstrated ability to hold close tolerances consistently — ±0.001? or tighter on a regular basis
~ Strong blueprint reading ability including GD&T, surface finish callouts, material specifications, and tolerance interpretation
~ Proficiency with standard precision measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, dial indicators
~ Ability to perform simple to moderate CNC setups independently (tool load, offset establishment, first-piece verification)
~ Ability to adjust offsets and recognize when a process is drifting out of tolerance
~ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; vocational / technical training in machining is a plus
~ Ability to lift and move workpieces and fixtures up to 50 lbs.; team lift for heavier components
~ Ability to read and write English; basic computer skills
Preferred — The Candidates We Get Excited About
FANUC control experience (FANUC 0i, 30i, or 31i series) — this is what most of our machines run
Experience with large-format CNC equipment: vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes
Experience machining castings, forgings, or other near-net-shape workpieces — this is most of what we machine
Experience in an ISO 9001 or AS9100D certified environment
Experience running 4th or 5th axis work
Familiarity with aerospace, defense, power generation, or heavy industrial parts and the quality standards that come with them
Why Machinists Stay at Acme
~ Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Day 1, no waiting period
~ Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
~ Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
~401(k) with company match
~ Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
~ Weekly pay
~ Gainsharing bonus opportunities
~ Tuition assistance for continued learning
~ Clean, climate-controlled gage room in a stable precision manufacturing environment
About Acme Industries
Since 1948, Acme Industries has been a trusted precision manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation markets from our facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and we specialize in large, complex machined castings and forgings for customers who cannot afford mistakes. xzbcwsv Our machinists don’t run the same part every day — they solve new problems, machine difficult materials, and produce work that ends up in some of the most demanding applications in the world.
If you’re a skilled machinist looking for a shop that will respect your craft and give you challenging work, we want to talk to you.
Compensation details: 28-39 Hourly Wage
PI300580e1301d-38271-41750093