CNC Machinist

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a global, diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment and components. It operates in numerous segments, including automotive, food equipment, and construction.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a CNC Machinist who will support the Engineering Model Shop.

Education Level

• High School Diploma (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years of machining experience or educated through an apprenticeship program, trade school, or vocational program.
• Extensive experience in both manual and CNC machining

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to get along with others in a large, multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to make parts from analyzing drawings, sketches, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
• Assignments may be broad, requiring originality and ingenuity.
• Knowledge of materials – general characteristics, machinability, heat-treating procedures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace.
• Make recommendations for design enhancements or improvements to support design for manufacturability optimization.
• May be assisted by engineering personnel in developing unique parts/fixtures.
• Operate with latitude for un-reviewed action or decisions.
• Other duties not listed above to support departmental or corporate goals.
• Perform machining of engineering prototypes to support development programs.
• Regular attendance
• Responsible for machine shop tooling maintenance regularly.
• Responsible for managing priorities and work schedule to support project timelines.
• Responsible for ordering and managing raw materials to support model shop requirements.
• Reviews progress with management.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders, etc.
• Support manufacturing, as required, for fixtures, tooling, or small quantity parts.
• Utilize EZ Trak on the Bridgeport milling machine.
• Utilize Haas CNC Lathe and Mill, writing G-code and using IPS.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using precise measuring equipment. (comparator, calipers, micrometers)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and Team Center
• Deep understanding of machining processes, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to program CNC machines efficiently.
• Knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, layout techniques, and familiarity with machining various materials.

Work Environment

• Exposed to loud noise, metal shavings, and coolants
• Must wear safety gear and follow strict safety procedures
• Often works in shifts, including nights or weekends
• Stands for long periods, operating precision machinery
• Works in machine shops or manufacturing facilities

Employer’s Statement

ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.