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CNC Machinist

Bosch · Lincolnshire, IL · $24.00–$34.00 an hour · Full time · Information Technology

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a machining problem you solved with a programmer or engineer.

What they are checking: Whether they work well with others to fix machining issues.

How do you keep your work area organized under 5S?

What they are checking: Whether they maintain a clean, orderly space that supports safety and quality.

How would you train a new employee on a machine you know well?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach others safely and clearly.

What would you do

You notice tool chatter and a change in surface finish mid-run. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they notice machine changes and react before making bad parts.

Your supervisor asks you to stay late on short notice. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle overtime that may come with little notice.

About the work

Walk me through setting up a horizontal CNC machine for a new job.

What they are checking: Whether they have the hands-on setup experience the posting requires.

How do you read a drawing to figure out tolerances and the order of operations?

What they are checking: Whether they plan machining steps from the drawing before cutting.

How do you check that a finished part meets specifications?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect parts carefully with the right measuring tools.

What does Total Productive Maintenance mean to you as an operator?

What they are checking: Whether they take care of their machine to prevent breakdowns.

How do you adjust speeds and feeds for a harder material?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cutting conditions and their effect on tools and parts.

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The full job description

As published by Bosch.

• Produce machined components according to production schedule. • Studies specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements. • Maintains holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines. • Evaluates for anomalies regular machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut and documents and communicates to the supervisor • Must be attentive and aware of the machine anomalies as they occur. • Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications. • Work with designers, production personnel, programmers and others to resolve machining problems. • Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities within the area. • Provide feedback (CIP) to all related areas Machining, Assembly, Test and/or QMM. • Participate to train new employees. / Cross-train on other functions within the team. • Maintain a clean and organized work area as per 5S philosophy. • Overtime may be required, sometimes with little advance notice. • Perform other essential and related duties as may be assigned • High School/Trade/technical school graduate from an accredited school (ex. CHEA, PA Department of Education, FL Department of Education, US Military) plus 3 years set up experience on CNC Horizontal/Vertical. • Extensive knowledge for both handling and usage of precision tools including, but not limited to: verniers, thread gauge, bore gauges, micrometers, tooling set-up fixtures and Calipers. • Ability to verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring instruments. • Ability to setup a CNC center for production including, but not limited to fixture setup, verification (prove-out) of first piece along with program, completion of production runs. • Knowledge of CNC programming including, but not limited to: detailed working knowledge of G & M code programming functions, advance program-editing skills at the machine, etc. • Ability to read and interpret programs, prints and coordination sheets. • Ability to verify correct cutting speed and feed rates for tooling and materials. • Ability to prioritize and accommodate changes in work schedules. • Good interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to move per OSHA standards, i.e. up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Hourly Rate Range $24-$34. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and skills. Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Bosch Rexroth welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives • FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) • AWIM (A World In Motion)

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