Advanced CNC Machining Technician (Milling & Turning)

Location: Melrose Park, Illinois

Schedule: Second shift

Openings: Milling Operator and CNC Lathe Set-Up Operator

What Your Evening Looks Like

As the second shift comes online in our Melrose Park facility, you’ll step into a clean, safety-first shop and take ownership of precision work that keeps power plants and industrial facilities running. Whether you gravitate toward milling or thrive on the challenge of a full lathe setup, you’ll set tools, inspect first pieces, dial in offsets, and keep parts moving with accuracy and care.

About Power Services Group (PSG)

PSG is a U.S.-owned, independent leader in turnkey maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for steam and gas turbines. We support the power generation, oil & gas, and industrial process sectors with more than 115 years of combined operational expertise across our family of companies. Our portfolio spans field services, field machining, steam path and valve repairs, gas turbine component repairs, and precision parts manufacturing. We operate on the values of safety, quality, integrity, responsiveness, and exceptional customer service—offering a supportive team culture, real advancement paths, and the chance to contribute to work that keeps communities moving.

Choose Your Path

Milling Operator

Experience: 2–6 years | Shift: Second | Pay: $24.00–$27.50/hour + Night Premium: 10%
A higher rate may be offered based on experience and qualifications.

Core Impact

• Perform basic setups and run milling machines to produce precision parts.
• Interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Select/install cutting tools, fixtures, and workpieces; secure materials with proper workholding.
• Establish and verify basic tool offsets, work coordinates, speeds, and feeds.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections; make routine adjustments as needed.
• Identify and communicate tooling, setup, dimensional, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain production and quality records; follow all safety, quality, and operating procedures.

What You Bring

• 2–6 years operating milling machines with basic setup capability.
• Blueprint literacy and familiarity with technical specs.
• Working knowledge of shop math, tooling, workholding, speeds, and feeds.
• Hands-on use of micrometers, calipers, indicators, and related gaging.
• CNC milling experience preferred.

CNC Lathe Set-Up Operator

Experience: 5+ years | Shift: Second | Pay: $28.00–$32.00/hour + Night Premium: 10%
A higher rate may be offered based on experience and qualifications.

Core Impact

• Independently set up and run CNC lathes from start to finish.
• Read complex blueprints and apply GD&T to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Plan machining sequences; determine tooling, workholding, speeds, and feeds.
• Install and align tools, fixtures, jaws, and workpieces; set tool and work offsets.
• Review/edit/troubleshoot CNC programs; establish machine reference points.
• Execute first-piece and in-process inspections; adjust to hold tight tolerances.
• Diagnose programming, tooling, setup, dimensional, and equipment issues.
• Complete production and quality documentation; follow all procedures.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of CNC lathe setup and operation with independent setup capability.
• Strong blueprint reading, shop math, and GD&T proficiency.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Deep understanding of tooling, workholding, speeds/feeds, and machining best practices.
• Desired: G-code, Mastercam, or DMG conversational programming; turn-mill experience is a plus.

Why You’ll Thrive Here

• Safety-first culture with collaborative teammates who have your back.
• Challenging, varied precision-machining work that expands your technical range.
• Direct impact on industries that power communities.

Ready to Apply?

Send your résumé and indicate whether you’re applying for the Milling Operator or CNC Lathe Set-Up Operator role.