CNC Machinist

General Information

Name

CNC Machinist

Employment Type

Direct Hire

Position level

Full-time

Virtual/Remote?

No

Labor Category

Light Industrial

Date

09-Mar-2026

City

Rockford

State

Illinois

Country

United States

Ref #

9247851611

Description & Requirements

Description

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist in Rockford, IL. Candidate must have:

• 3-5 years of CNC machining experience on large or heavy equipment
• Machine set up
• Experience with Siemens CNC controls and Fanuc CNC controls is required

This is a Direct Hire, Permanent position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefit and vacation package upon hire.
Our client is rapidly growing and offering advancement opportunities to help build your career and skillset. They offer a culture that is second to none, where you will immediately feel like part of this company. They are a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success. Our client offers an excellent training program, with an excellent internal promotion rate.

Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: spisana@kellyservices.com
Can also call Nancy at 630-506-8757

Salary: $20-30/hr., depending on experience

2 shifts available:
5am - 5pm Mon - Thurs
or
5pm-5am Mon-Thurs

Job Summary
The CNC Machinist operates large-scale CNC milling machines to machine complex components to precise tolerances and surface finish requirements. This role is responsible for machine setup, program verification, process adjustments, and quality validation on parts weighing up to 80 tons and measuring up to 30 meters in length. The machinist must demonstrate strong knowledge of CNC controls, machining practices, tooling, and precision measurement while working safely in a heavy industrial environment

Job duties

• Interpret routings, engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications to determine proper setup and machining sequence
• Set up large workpieces using overhead cranes, fixtures, and rigging in accordance with safety standards
• Load, verify, and manage pre-set tooling in tool magazines/chains
• Operate large CNC milling machines and adjust speeds, feeds, offsets, and cutting parameters to achieve required tolerances and finishes
• Perform manual machining operations when required
• Monitor machining operations and make real-time adjustments to optimize performance and quality
• Inspect completed work using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications
• Troubleshoot machining issues and collaborate with Engineering and Supervision to resolve drawing discrepancies or process constraints
• Maintain safe work practices and adhere to all company safety policies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience/Education needed

• 3-5 years of CNC machining experience on large or heavy equipment
• Demonstrated experience operating large CNC milling machines or similar equipment
• Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, routings, and GD&T
• Strong knowledge of machining practices including speeds, feeds, tooling selection, and cutting strategies
• Experience with machine setup, workholding, and alignment
• Ability to drill, tap, and perform precision machining operations
• Experience operating CNC machines manually when required
• Other Tasks as required
• Ability to work off shifts and possibly some weekends if needed

CNC Control Requirements

• Required: Experience with Siemens CNC controls
• Required: Experience with Fanuc CNC controls

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical training or machining certification preferred

Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: spisana@kellyservices.com
Can also call Nancy at 630-506-8757

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