CNC Machinist - 2nd shift

Lou-Rich is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced CNC Machine Operator to join our team. As a key player in the manufacturing process, you’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining the computer-controlled machinery that brings our customers’ products to life. Your expertise in programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines will be crucial in ensuring the production of high-quality precision parts.

Innovance, Inc.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of five, 100% employee-owned, Midwest-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers’ products better.

About Lou-Rich

Lou-Rich is a fully integrated contract manufacturer specializing in complex projects. We provide precision machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and sourcing solutions to a variety of industries, including some of North America’s largest OEMs. Companies of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small, fast-growing operations trust Lou-Rich with their most vital and complex manufacturing projects.

Below is a summary of the duties and responsibilities for this role. 

Position Description:

Operate CNC machine tools with single and/or multiple spindles in a safe manner. Monitor and control the quality of machining processes using hand inspection equipment. Maintain the production processes and work within the expected efficiencies that are established for the product. Willing to train highly motivated and mechanically inclined individuals. 

Essential Functions:

· Beneficial blueprint reading experience.

· Use machine controls to cycle machine through; production operations, set-up, adjusting tool positions, and changing tools. 

· Change, and set up tools in tool holders by utilizing tool presetting equipment. 

· Perform first piece sample inspection according to the operation control plan. By utilizing qualified measuring devices, the operator monitors the part dimensions through continuous checking of part features and process control tools.

· Maintain all lubricants and coolants on the machine that are used in daily operation.

· Maintain a clean and efficient work area.

· Operates all common machine shop equipment and hand tools skillfully.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

· The operator is required to be on their feet most of the day, using their hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear around machinery. They will also be required to frequently walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch.

· The operator must be capable of lifting and moving up to 15 pounds; frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. 

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. 

· Individuals will work near moving mechanical parts of machinery and electrically activated devices. 

· Individuals are occasionally exposed to airborne particles.

· Perform math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

· Familiar with decimals, fractions, and metric/English conversions

· Overtime is typically voluntary. However, during busy production periods overtime will be required.

· Operate overhead hoist/crane to assist with the lifting parts into and out of the fixture. 

· Other duties as assigned.

· Requires passing a pre-employment screening, drug screen included. 

· Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Lou-Rich Training Requirements:

· Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS – Time clock, IFS - Navigation, ISO, Inspection Hand Tools, Inspection Forms, CMM, and Technical) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment. Additional applicable training will be completed by following the individual’s assigned department training matrix, CNC.

· Follow training syllabus (Technical from above list). Effectiveness of training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on the job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation to operate on their own as needed. Any follow up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers and talk and hear. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.

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