Manual Bridge Mill Machinist

MBC Talent Connections

  • Elmwood Park, Illinois
  • 27 days ago
  • $30–$33 Per Hour

Highlights

You'll run large-format bridge and gantry mills, turning custom components, weldments, and big castings into finished parts held to tight tolerances. Check your work in process and at final inspection with micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and depth gauges.

Numbers & Facts

LocationElmwood Park, Illinois
Salary$30–$33 Per Hour

Description

Manual Bridge Mill Machinist

About the Role

Join a team that takes pride in precision. You'll run large-format bridge and gantry mills, turning custom components, weldments, and big castings into finished parts held to tight tolerances. The work is hands-on, and your accuracy, problem-solving, and craftsmanship show up directly in the quality of what we ship.

What You'll Do

Machine and Inspect

  • Set up and run manual bridge mills from complex blueprints and GD&T specifications
  • Mill and bore large workpieces to tight tolerances
  • Check your work in process and at final inspection with micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and depth gauges
  • Dial in speeds and feeds to keep large-part work efficient

Set Up and Maintain

  • Design and build custom fixturing that makes each job run smoother
  • Use overhead cranes and rigging to position and handle heavy components safely
  • Troubleshoot and maintain feed and spindle systems to keep machines running

Keep Growing

  • Sharpen your trade in an environment built around continuous learning
  • Work on complex, one-off parts instead of repetitive cycles
  • Stay engaged with a steady mix of low-volume custom builds
  • Take on new technical challenges every week

What You Bring

Required

  • At least 1 year of hands-on experience running bridge or large-format mills
  • Ability to read complex blueprints and GD&T specifications
  • Skill with precision measuring tools and techniques
  • Overhead crane and rigging experience
  • Working knowledge of structural steel, cast iron, and aluminum tooling plate
  • Close attention to detail and a commitment to quality

Nice to Have

  • Machining or precision measurement certifications
  • Experience with particular machine brands or control systems
  • Familiarity with laser alignment tools and advanced measurement techniques
  • Background in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting

Position Details

  • Full-time
  • $30–$33/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits

Insurance

  • PPO health plan with 50% of employee premiums paid by the employer; dependent coverage available at shared cost
  • Optional dental coverage (employee-paid)
  • Vision coverage available

Time Off and Financial

  • Two weeks of paid vacation each year
  • Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
  • Employer-funded profit-sharing plan with a 100% company contribution
  • 401(k) available after one year of employment

Growth and Perks

  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and professional development
  • Employee discounts through our payroll provider

How to Apply

Send your resume, and if applicable, tell us about:

  • Your years of bridge mill experience
  • The machine brands or controls you've worked with
  • Your milling and boring work (materials and complexity)
  • Any relevant certifications or specialized training

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