Machinist Setup Operator

CNC Machinist

Sets up and operates CNC machining centers or lathes to produce metallic and non-metallic parts.

Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to evaluate dimensions and tolerances of finished part, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements.

Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on materials or part as guide for subsequent machining.

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.

Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant, flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to create or edit computerized program instructions.

Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or computerized program as required.

Sets up and operates machine on initial run to verify accuracy of settings or program, may produce production parts as well.

Verifies conformance of finished part to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Fits and assembles parts into assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.

Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using precision measuring instruments.

Inspects and measures parts to maintain quality records.

Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity and shop order information.

Utilizes data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.

Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.

Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.

Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.

Ensures on a daily basis that the work area is clean and orderly including machine, tooling and workstation.

(May) Write CNC programs using machine control or computer system.

May be required to follow other job-related instructions and duties as requested, subject to applicable state and federal laws.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years of CNC machining work experience required

Ability to read blueprints, micrometer and caliper

Good knowledge of shop mathematics

Good mechanical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to create CNC programs using MasterCam or similar CAM software

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Requirements:

Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 pounds of force frequently

Frequently required to stand, walk, bend and reach with hands and arms

Ability to communicate with others and accommodation as required to listen to machine sounds

Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, calipers and computer screens

Working Conditions:

Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Active work that primarily involves walking, standing, bending and lifting.

Benefits Programs:

Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment.

Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.

Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.

Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.

Paid Time Off:

Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.

IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)

Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule: 1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.