Aerospace CNC Production Machinist

TekPro Engineering • Elk Grove, CA

2d • $20 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Aerospace CNC Production Machinist Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois Pay: $20–$36 per hour (based on experience) Schedule: 1st and 2nd shift options | Overtime available with typical 50+ hour weeks TekPro partners directly with top manufacturers across Chicagoland. We’re hiring experienced CNC Machinists and Operators to join a precision aerospace team in Elk Grove Village, IL. If you enjoy hitting tight tolerances, keeping quality high, and growing your earnings with steady overtime, this role is for you. A day in the shop You clock in, review the day’s work orders, and grab the first blueprint. After confirming tools and materials, you set up or verify the CNC machine, dial in offsets, and make a careful first-piece run. With micrometers and calipers in hand, you inspect critical dimensions, make any fine adjustments, and move into steady production—maintaining output while holding to demanding aerospace tolerances. Throughout the shift you document checks, follow safety procedures, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 1+ year of CNC machining or CNC operating experience in manufacturing
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
• Willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tooling, offsets, and machine adjustments (preferred for machinists)
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset

Responsibilities

• Operate and/or set up CNC machining equipment to produce precision parts
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to plan each job
• Perform tool changes, offsets, and machine adjustments
• Verify quality using precision measuring instruments
• Maintain throughput while consistently meeting tight tolerance requirements
• Follow shop safety standards and support continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

• $20–$36/hour depending on experience
• Consistent overtime (50+ hour weeks) for strong earning potential
• Clean, high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment
• Air-conditioned facility
• Long-term career opportunities within a stable, growing operation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees