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The Machinist position is located in Dixon, IL. and will set up and operate at the highest level, with no supervision, mill and lathe machines. Both CNC and conventional machines. Inspect all features of aerospace and industrial system components, ensuring conformance to engineering requirements, specifications, and special instructions. Hours are Monday thru Thursday 4:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Role Responsibilities:
Operates conventional and CNC machines at the highest level for the production of aerospace and industrial components.
Able to perform set-ups on conventional and CNC machines with no supervision, both mills and lathes.
Understand, maintain, and execute Donaldson Quality Policies and Procedures.
Able to adjust and/ or modify programs to bring parts into tolerance.
May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
Use inspection equipment to complete in-process inspection and first article reports.
May assist in the orientation and training of lower-level employees.
Perform basic machine maintenance as required.
Inspect the manufactured product for uniformity, conformance, and record.
Complies with all DOT, HAZMAT, and environmental policies and procedures.
While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned to fulfill Donaldson’s mission, vision, and strategic plan objectives.
Qualifications:
Six years of consistent machining experience, CNC or conventional both mills and lathes.
Must be able to program CNC machines
Ability to demonstrate intellectual skills through analytical reasoning, problem-solving skills, development of technical skills, and innovative solutions.
Ability to read and understand all levels of blueprint features and machine shop routers.
Ability to read, understand, and edit G and M code programming (CNC only).
Perform a variety of tasks safely throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal.
Reacts to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
Hourly Rate: $31.71
Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, and performance.
This position is eligible for an annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth
Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid paternal leave), tuition reimbursement and more.
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.)
Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the United States will not be considered.
Keywords: Machinist, CNC, Manufacturing, Programming
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans
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Skills Required
- Six years of consistent machining experience (CNC and conventional, mills and lathes).
- Ability to program CNC machines.
- Able to perform set-ups on conventional and CNC machines (mills and lathes) without supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and machine shop routers.
- Ability to read, understand, and edit G-code and M-code.
- Use inspection equipment to complete in-process inspection and first article reports.
- Perform basic machine maintenance as required.
- Comply with DOT, HAZMAT, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to change.
- Demonstrated analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and technical skill development.
Donaldson Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Donaldson Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Donaldson Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs like a 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as meaningful components of total compensation. Company materials consistently frame retirement benefits within a broader Total Rewards offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with mental‑health resources create a comprehensive health and wellbeing package. Healthcare is often characterized as decent and a core strength of the overall offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave are explicitly included, alongside other company‑paid leaves such as bereavement, jury duty, and military leave. Some locations highlight multi‑week PTO from the first year, underscoring breadth of leave options.
Donaldson Company Insights
What We Do
Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.
