Sr. Sheet Metal Fabricator - Machinist

Location

Tinley Park, IL

Wage

$29 – $34/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on June 23, 2026

Job Description

Overview

At Panduit, we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment, and our company’s success. Join Panduit’s R&D Tool Room Team as a Sr Sheet Metal Fabricator - Machinist, where you’ll bring innovative prototype designs to life using advanced CNC technology.

Responsibilities

  • Program, set up, and operate CNC press brakes, CNC waterjet, and CNC laser/punch machines to build precision sheet metal prototypes.
  • Use CAD software to convert 3D models into 2D flat patterns and create setup and inspection documentation.
  • Perform high-precision fabrication work to tight tolerances on complex designs.
  • Conduct in-process inspection utilizing calipers, height gages, micrometers, protractor, precision square and dial indicators.
  • Continuously expand technical capabilities by learning new skills identified by Tool Room Management.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • 2 years in a similar role with experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC press brake, waterjet, and laser/punch machines.
  • Ability to accurately utilize inspection equipment.
  • CAD/CAM experience is a plus.
  • Strong ability to read engineering drawings and follow work instructions.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Evening work shift.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO