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CNC Machinist

Work Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Pay Range: $23 - $27.50 per hour

Make the Right Connection-Build Your Career with Dixon!

Dixon Brass, a proud division of The Dixon Group is looking for a detailed-oriented and motivated CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) Machinist to join our talented team in Westmont, IL! This is a crucial role where you'll be responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes to manufacture high quality precision metal components and inspect product to drawing specifications.

About Us: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation's heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

+ Own the Process: You'll be in charge of setting up, programming, and operating CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) lathes from start to finish.

+ Be a Quality Champion: Act as our first line of defense for quality. You'll use calipers, micrometers, and blueprints to inspect products meticulously and ensure they meet our exact specifications.

+ Multi-task & Problem-Solve: Showcase your skills by efficiently running more than one machine at a time. You'll also learn to recognize and troubleshoot machining issues, making adjustments as needed.

+ Learn & Grow: Get to know our full line of Dixon products and embrace opportunities to learn new machines and techniques.

+ Be a Great Teammate: Work safely and collaboratively, participate in team training, and contribute to daily preventative maintenance to keep our shop running smoothly.

What We're Looking For:

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) lathes.

+ You can confidently read and interpret complex blueprints.

+ You are proficient with calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools-you have a keen eye for detail.

+ Mechanical Aptitude: You're naturally good with tools and understanding how machines work.

+ Team Player: You have a great attitude, a reliable work ethic (attendance is key!), and you're always willing to learn.

+ Ability to stand for extended periods and can lift up to 50 lbs during your shift.

+ A background in G-code programming is a huge plus!

+ Familiarity with CAM software (like SmartCam).

+ Experience with sub-spindle pickoff and bar feeders.

+ Turret Ops: Knowledge of wait codes for 2-turret operations (though we are willing to train the right person on this!).

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

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