CNC ROUTER OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT

CNC ROUTER OPERATOR – 1ST SHIFT

West Des Moines, IA | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

JOIN OUR TEAM!

All-State Industries is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented CNC Router Operator for our first-shift Engineered Plastics team. If you have hands-on CNC router experience or would like to learn, take pride in producing quality parts, and enjoy a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

You will operate CNC equipment to manufacture precision plastic components according to customer specifications, monitor quality, and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Set up and operate CNC router machines to manufacture precision plastic components.
• Read and follow work orders, blueprints, and machining specifications.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools to check part dimensions.
• Monitor machine operation, make authorized adjustments, and identify tooling or quality concerns.
• Load, position, and remove materials and finished parts.
• Communicate equipment or production problems to the supervisor and maintain a clean, safe work area.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous CNC router or other manufacturing machine experience preferred, but not required; training is provided.
• Experience reading blueprints and using precision measuring tools preferred; willingness to learn required.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn CNC equipment, tooling, and machining processes.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and learn company-specific processes.
• Prior manufacturing or plastics machining experience is a plus, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position involves prolonged standing, frequent walking, and regular use of hands to operate machinery and handle materials. Employees must be able to inspect parts, read measurements, recognize relevant equipment sounds and workplace signals, and use required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS – WE INVEST IN OUR EMPLOYEES!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, subject to plan eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid basic life insurance and company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid parental leave.
• Additional supplemental voluntary insurance benefits available such as short-term disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and voluntary life insurance.

Benefits are subject to applicable plan eligibility, terms, and conditions.

READY TO JOIN US?

If you have CNC router experience and want a full-time opportunity with a company that values safety, quality, and dependable employees, apply today to join All-State Industries!

All-State Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)

• Reliability the trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience : Prior manufacturing or CNC experience preferred but not necessary

Computer Skills : Minimal computer skills. Ability to use company ap for HR purposes.

Certificates & Licenses : May be trained on forklift.

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C (Constantly)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

F (Frequently)

Sit

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

O (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward

O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Push/Pull

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

12 lbs or less

F (Occasionally)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

13-25 lbs

O (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

O (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs

O (Not Applicable)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance)

Sense of Sound (General hearing capabilities needed to hear machinery and supervisor instructions) Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel Toed Shoes, Safety Glasses, Cut Gloves, hearing protection and other PPE as necessary.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Production area of a manufacturing facility.