Cnc Programmer And Operator Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Build what keeps aircraft flyingIf you enjoy turning complex geometry into elegant toolpaths and you thrive where microns matter, this role is for you. At Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX), we power critical industries with automation solutions, electric motors, motion controls, power generation, and mechanical power transmission. From our Rosemont, IL headquarters, our four business segments—Automation & Motion Control, Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Industrial Systems, and Power Efficiency Solutions—operate more than 220 facilities worldwide.Our Aerospace missionJoin Aerospace Solutions, where we engineer and deliver bearings, seals, gears, and electrical components for commercial, regional, business, helicopter, and military aircraft. Our portfolio spans Shafer and Tri‑Roller rolling‑element airframe bearings and tooling; Tuflite Teflon‑lined polymeric bearings; PSI slotted entry, split ball, and split race bearings; Rexlon self‑lubricating machinable lined bearings and coatings; Cartriseal mechanical seals; plus Micro Precision gears and electrical components. We partner with major engine and airframe OEMs and Tier 1–3 suppliers, and through FAA‑approved repair stations we support MROs and operators globally.Imagine you will...Transform complex aerospace designs into production‑ready CNC programs that achieve exacting tolerances across multiple axes.Leverage Horizontal Machining Centers with macro logic, sub‑programs, and variable programming to maximize repeatability.Program 4‑axis/5‑axis/Y‑axis lathes and both large and compact Vertical Machining Centers with confidence.Be the go‑to problem solver on the shop floor, keeping machines cutting and schedules intact.Lead Kaizen work (SMDE, VSM, 5s) to reduce waste and elevate Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.Own program library integrity and revision control in accordance with NADCAP.Administer program storage systems and help teammates upload/download programs as needed.What it takesBachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred; or 5+ years in manufacturing/industrial technical roles with proven CNC programming experience.5+ years in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.Data gathering and analysis skills that guide sound decisions.Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus.Toolset: CAD/CAM, Esprit, Solid Works, MasterCam; office apps for word processing, graphics, and spreadsheets.Controls/coding mastery: G and M code editing, macro programming, multi‑axis functions, Fanuc, Okuma, and Mitsubishi CELOS controllers.Excellent time/project management; self‑starter mindset.Team player who influences without formal authority.How we workYou’ll contribute directly to AS9100 and NADCAP compliance while advancing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance for the division.This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is a Non-Exempt hourly technical position.What you’ll receiveCompetitive Base SalaryMatching 401(k) contributionMedical Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision InsuranceShort‑Term and Long‑Term Disability InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceLife InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) & Health Savings AccountsCritical Illness and Accident Insurance, as well as Life Insurance, and EAPEducational ReimbursementCompensation based on Experience/InterviewEligibility and equal opportunity“Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.”Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/DisabledBaseline proficiencyYou should be proficient in:CNC Programming #J-18808-Ljbffr