CNC Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

CNC Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Grain & Protein Technologies/GSI Paris is seeking a talented, passionate, and highly motivated professional to join the team as a CNC Machine Operator 2nd Shift. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating, programming and maintaining CNC machines to produce parts with precision, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards. You will work onsite at our Paris, IL facility.

Your Impact

• Follow required safety and work procedures.
• Set-up, adjust, program, calibrate and perform preventative maintenance on CNC machines.
• Machine material to specification from job orders at a level of output that minimizes production delays.
• Utilize quality checks; inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools to specification and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues by adjusting machine offsets, speeds, and feeds as required to maintain production efficiency and quality.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to 5S Standards.
• Implement all aspects of Grain & Protein Technologies/GSI Paris Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of CNC machine operation experience in manufacturing setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Proficiency in CNC machine programming.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints/technical drawings and use of precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate overhead crane and sit down forklift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments.

Your Benefits & Compensation

Expected hourly pay rate for this role will be $21.80 - $26.97. Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Your Workplace

You will work onsite at our Paris, IL site. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40F to 105F.

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must continuously lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.)

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now! Grain & Protein Technologies/GSI Paris is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.