CNC Set Up Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

CNC Set Up Operator

1st & 2nd Shift

CNC Set Up Operators are needed in central Lake County! As a CNC Set Up Operator, you will set up and operate various machine tools daily to produce mechanical parts and instruments. This role requires knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures, working with close tolerances on cast iron and stainless steel.

Position Highlights:

• Direct Hire
• 1st Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday
• 2nd Shift: 2:30pm-1:00am-Monday-Thursday
• Located in central Lake County – Great opportunity to work for a locally owned and well-established company
• Benefits include 401K, health dental and vision insurance, PTO, Parental Leave, professional development, Profit Sharing and tuition reimbursement
• Pay is $23.00-35/hour based on skills and experience

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines
• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers
• Monitor the feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to produce quality products
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency
• Set up or conduct program edits (G&M Codes) as necessary on machine tools
• Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information
• Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools
• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations
• Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improvement
• Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed
• Collaborate with team members to optimize production efficiency and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the manufacturing process
• Load workpieces and operate machines

Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Competencies:

• High school diploma or GED required. Post-secondary certificate in trade or vocation in manufacturing preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and interest
• Familiarity with machine operation
• Safely and effectively follow instructions and operate machinery controls
• Detail-oriented, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans
• Basic math skills for precise measurements and calculations
• Quality control – ensuring machined parts are to specifications with inspections