Experienced Machinist

Experienced Machinist needed to join our growing team. The Meyer Tool job shop creates one-of-a kind or short-run components so a mechanically inclined, ambitious candidate will gain lots of diverse experience.
Our positive, high energy, collaborative work environment with small, dedicated staff means we are in this together and each person makes a difference. You can too!

This position is a great career opportunity!
  • Competitive pay for experienced candidate!!
  • Great benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid holidays & vacation
  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related coursework
  • Non-union, ASME code certified, job shop
  • Full-Time position 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. M-F


Job Description:
  • Set up and operate 5-axis or large Vertical and Horizontal CNC Machining Centers based on blueprints, gd&t and written work instructions.
  • Program G-Code.
  • Produce high quality, tight tolerance parts, inspect product to drawing specs, recognize machining issues and make mechanical or offsetting adjustments.
  • Ability and willingness to run multiple machines at the same time when appropriate.
  • Inspect, deburr and clean at the machine during cuts.  
  • Ability to troubleshoot and creatively resolve unique machining challenges.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures; maintain clean and safe work areas.
Requirements:
  • High school degree or equivalent. Technology degree, technical training or equivalent job experience required.
  • Minimum 3 years experience programming G-Code.
  • Manual machining background on all basic shop equipment, a strong lathe background is a plus.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerancing).
  • Strong ability to use and read micrometers, calipers, gauges, other mechanical measuring tools.
  • Strong work ethic and sense of purpose with ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Must be able to bend and twist, walk or stand continuously through an 8 hour shift and lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to fluently communicate, read and write in the English language.


Our Company:
Founded in 1969 and located in Oak Lawn, IL, Meyer Tool fabricates unique, one-of-a-kind or short run projects that impact the world around us. We are a trusted supplier to the country’s top research universities, national laboratories, and leaders in cutting-edge technology industries.  We focus on employee development to help our team reach their full potential as we continue to build the impossible.