Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer – Mastercam, 1st Shift

Job overview

The Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer – Mastercam, 1st Shift role is onsite in LaFox, IL, and pays $33–$36 per hour plus incentive. Richardson Electronics is a global manufacturer of engineered solutions and components serving markets including healthcare, aviation, communications, and industrial sectors. The machinist/programmer creates and runs CNC programs and machines precision parts to specifications. The role supports production quality and efficiency through setup, tooling and fixture selection, inspection, and accurate documentation.

What you'll do

• Create CNC programs using Mastercam and CNC machine programming language
• set up and operate CNC machines
• interpret blueprints and job orders
• select tooling, fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and machining sequences
• design and build fixtures
• verify parts meet specifications
• document production
• maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior cnc machinist/programmer

mastercam

1st shift

full-time

lafox il

richardson electronics

cnc programming

cnc mills and lathes

blueprint reading

$33–$36/hour plus incentive

manufacturing

6–10 years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off and holidays
• complimentary breakfast and lunch
• onsite fitness center
• flexible spending accounts
• life and disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• additional wellness and identity-protection benefits.

Why this role

Requires strong Mastercam programming experience and 6–10 years of CAM and CNC programming experience, including CNC mills and lathes. First-shift position in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

About the employer

Richardson Electronics Ltd is hiring for this role. Industry: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. Sector: 33.