CNC Programmer II

Location: 40 Chestnut Avenue, Westmont IL, 60559

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

Pay Range: $27 to $37 per hour (based on experience)

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon! Dixon Brass

, a proud division of The Dixon Group is seeking an experienced

CNC Programmer II

to join our manufacturing team in

Westmont, IL!

This role is ideal for a highly skilled CNC professional with strong programming, setup, and machining experience who thrives in a precision-driven environment.

Who We Are:

The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. What You'll Do

As a CNC Programmer II, you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC equipment to produce parts that meet exact blueprint specifications.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and related equipment

- Perform machine setups and operate equipment at standard DPS throughput

- Read, interpret, and work from complex blueprints and design models

- Input product designs into CAM and modeling software

- Write, edit, and troubleshoot programs using G-code and M-code

- Adjust machine settings to achieve required tolerances and specifications

- Test and verify the accuracy of machine settings and CNC programs

- Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize machine performance

- Stage jobs ahead of machine output to support continuous production flow

- Prepare and cut bar stock and fully stock job carts as needed

- Coordinate tooling needs and submit purchase requisitions as inventory runs low

What We're Looking For

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Minimum 5 years of experience setting up and operating CNC lathes

- Strong ability to read and interpret complex blueprints

- Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)

- Mechanical aptitude and strong understanding of machining processes

- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

- Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn

- Background in G-code programming

- Experience with CAM software such as Mastercam, CAMWorks, SmartCAM, or similar

- Experience with sub-spindle pickoff and bar feeders

- Knowledge of 2‑turret operations, including wait codes

What We Offer

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

- Competitive salary

- Bonus programs

- 401K retirement plan

- Training opportunities

- Tuition reimbursement

- Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

- Gym reimbursements, and more!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)