CNC Milling Cell Operator — Aerospace & Medical Components

Picture starting your day on a first-shift team in the Wheeling area, stepping up to a modern CNC milling workstation at an established precision manufacturer. Your work will help power aerospace, defense, medical, and other advanced applications that demand accuracy and consistency—every single cycle.

A day in the life

• Run CNC milling machines to produce precision components to spec
• Load/unload parts, materials, and tooling to keep production moving
• Make basic offsets, adjustments, and tool changes as needed
• Interpret blueprints, work instructions, and job travelers to understand requirements
• Verify part quality with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and related inspection tools
• Watch machine performance during runs and flag potential quality or tooling issues early
• Hold tight tolerances and confirm parts meet quality standards
• Complete production documentation and follow established procedures
• Keep your station clean, organized, and ready for the next job

What you’ll bring

• Hands-on experience operating CNC milling machines (or similar CNC equipment)
• Comfort working in a precision machining/manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Familiarity with micrometers, calipers, and other basic inspection tools
• Understanding of machining tools and fundamentals of CNC processes
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
• CNC setup experience is a plus but not required

Why this role

• 1st shift schedule
• Full-time, direct-hire position
• Stable, established precision manufacturer in the Wheeling area
• Modern CNC equipment and tight-tolerance work
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, medical, and other high-precision markets
• Grow your machining skills and advance within the company
• Benefits, PTO, and a long-term career opportunity

If you’re ready to build mission-critical parts with a team that values precision and growth, we’d like to meet you.