NC Operator I - 1st Shift (6:30am-3:00pm)

NC Operator I

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!

Our benefits offering include:

• Withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)

A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The NC Operator I is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for operating Numerical Control machine tools including, but not limited to, lathes, millers, EDM, etc., as needed to manufacture metal or plastic components. One or more machines may be running at the same time. Inspects work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to Engineering DWGS. Will record data for SPC, either manually or electronically. Works as part of a team and must be willing to support quality and production goals.

Job Model: On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Operates Numerical Control machine tools, including lathes and millers. Does minor tool set up involving changing inserts, end mills, drills, counter sinks, etc.
• Operates machine controller to download (electronically transfer) part program files.
• Performs work from operation and planning packages, which include process sheets, tooling lists, set-up sheets, program code and blueprints.
• Inspects work and performs Quality checks and records data for SPC as required. Stops process and notifies shop lead or supervisor when parts measure Out-of-Tolerance.
• Maintains safe and clean work area daily. Keeps informed of and follows machine shop safety policies and procedures.
• Checks own work with Inspection tools, gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc., and has work cross-checked by a Quality Control Inspector. Also does a visual inspection to ensure parts meet are free of defects and cleaned.
• May be required to deburr parts.
• May be required to perform other manufacturing support functions as needed.
• This specific role/function is subject to our On-Call Policy and may be required to remain available during off-schedule hours to support the business needs.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• Machinist certification or 1-3 years related experience with numerical control machines.
• Works under close supervision. May take direction from supervisor, Lead, or trainer.
• Ability to follow detailed operation process planning, written, and/or verbal instructions.
• Requires a basic understanding of Numerical Control Programs.
• Ability to read and understand machine code.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Requires general math skills.
• Ability to work in Machine Shop Environment.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Requires lifting parts, tools, and fixtures weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, i.e., extreme heat, cold, and noise.

Physical Requirements:

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.

Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms. May require: repetitive elbow movements, rotating wrist movements, grasping, squeezing and handling objects, tools or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. and may be required to crouch, kneel or bend and reach above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job the employee works near moving mechanical parts. Ability to work and walk about in a manufacturing shop floor environment, wear required protective clothing, i.e., steel toe shoes and safety glasses. Exposure to high levels of noise and temperature exist daily in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Targeted pay range: $24.00 - $25.00/hr. depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($24.00 - $25.00/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered "leveled" positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant's skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a "leveled" based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D