CNC Operator – Chicago, IL
Location: Chicago, IL | Full-Time | On-Site
Join a team where your skills directly impact the production of high-precision
components used in critical industries like medical, aerospace, and advanced
manufacturing. We are looking for a CNC Operator who takes pride in
craftsmanship, accuracy, and continuous improvement. We are accepting
applications to fill our night shift positions.
What You’ll Do:
* Set up & operate CNC machines to produce high-quality parts.
* Read and interpret blueprints & engineering drawings.
* Perform inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
* Check finished parts to tight tolerances (up to 4 decimal places).
* Make tool offsets and minor program edits to maintain quality and
efficiency.
* Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
* Train team members as needed and contribute to continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For:
* Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools accurately.
* Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and GD&T preferred.
* Strong communication skills.
* Must be a U.S. citizen or able to comply with U.S. export regulations.
* Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer
sponsorship.
Experience and Education:
* High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
* 2+ years of experience operating CNC machines.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to stand, sit, or bend for up to 10 hours per day.
* Lift up to 35 lbs. independently and with control.
* Reach overhead, use hands for extended periods, and maintain dexterity.
* Ability to stoop or kneel for extended durations.
* Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment:
* Regular movement through manufacturing areas near industrial machinery and
moderate noise levels.
* This is an on-site role; remote work is not available.
Why Work at Oberg Industries:
* Competitive pay (above industry average)
* Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium coverage)
* Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Opt-out reimbursement for medical coverage
* 401(k) with up to 4% company match
* Annual Profit-Sharing contributions
* Shift Differential
* Overtime Pay
* Paid time off and holiday pay
* Annual increases
* Quarterly bonuses
* Air conditioned, temperature-controlled environment
* Clean, bright, and modern facilities
* High focus on family, work-life balance
* Opportunities for career development and growth
* Collaborative and safety-focused work environment
About Oberg Industries:
Oberg Industries LLC is a local, family-owned, contract manufacturer and supply
chain integrator providing tooling/metal stamping and precision machining
services to many well-known companies around the world. Our passion is for
precision manufacturing, and our breadth of expertise enables us to provide
cost-effective manufacturing solutions for the most demanding and complex
production challenges for our customers. Our highly trained workforce plays a
pivotal role in our ability to produce high quality parts. At Oberg
Industries, you will join a team of amazing people who treat each other like
family, while working with products that are improving and saving people’s lives
each and every day. Learn more about our award-winning organization by
visiting www.oberg.com [http://www.oberg.com].
At Oberg Industries, LLC we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability,
age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. No question on this
application form is intended to solicit information about an applicant’s
protected characteristics, if any. In addition, the Americans with Disabilities
Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for known physical
or mental disabilities of applicants.