Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer - 1st shift

Full-time position on the 1st shift at a clean, well-lit, air-conditioned facility. Must be safety-oriented in the use of all machinery.

About the role

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables. We serve customers in alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. Our LaFox, Illinois manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, focusing on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. Team members may flex between different areas or responsibilities based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and write CNC programs using CAM software and/or CNC machine programming language.
• Set up and operate CNC machines, including lathes and mills.
• Complete paperwork to maintain records and department standards.
• Read complex blueprints and job orders for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances.
• Interpret tooling instructions, including fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and depth of cut, to determine sequence of operations.
• Select, position, and secure tool holders (chuck, collet, or tool post).
• Design and fabricate moderate fixtures and holding devices.
• Set up fixturing and observe machine operation to verify conformance of work pieces to specifications.
• Study specifications (blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions) to visualize products and determine materials, machines, and sequence of operations.
• Compute dimensions, plan layouts, and determine methods for fabrication.
• Ensure desired quality levels on parts manufactured personally and by lower-level machinists and operators, with high labor efficiency.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in CAM and CNC programming.
• Experience setting up CNC lathes and mills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good vision for inspecting work and preparing programs/drawings on a computer.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability (STD & LTD).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Smoking cessation support and weight management program.
• Pet insurance and LifeLock identity protection.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.

Pay

$33–$36 per hour plus incentive.