CNC Operator

CNC Operator

Group: Eng Materials Group N. America

Division: Engineered Polymer Seals (EPS)

Location : USA ELGIN IL PACKING EPS

Job Family : Manufacturing

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 1, 2026

Job ID : 66641

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Operates CNC machines and perform secondary operations within department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate single and multiple CNC turning lathes; currently training on large CNC turning lathes.

• Pull auto programs and run first piece; training to make offset adjustments.

• Set up and operate milling, scarfing, butt, and notching processes.

• Deburr completed parts manually and cut simple springs.

• Read and interpret blueprints (FO) and assemble springs or O-rings.

• Form springs and perform basic measurements using calipers.

• Sharpen tools and make minor tool changes.

• Complete all quality checks and use CMM to ensure parts meet tolerance specifications.

• Meet productivity goals most of the time and complete Near Hits documentation.

• Perform preventive and basic maintenance on required equipment.

• Actively participate in the plant’s safety program by reporting injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.

• Engage in the High Performance Team (HPT) to suggest improvements for the work experience.

• Record accurate data, including order completions and quantities on daily labor reports, reclaim tickets, and daily hours worked.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area, ensuring walkways and aisles are free of debris and adhering to 5S standards.

• Ensure daily attendance and punctuality; overtime may be required based on customer demand.

• May be required to learn and operate additional cell equipment and processes.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

• Safety Awareness– Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

• Communication, Oral/Written– Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Responsible– Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

• Ethical– Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

• Applied Learning– Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.

• Adaptability– Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

• Organized– Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

• Detail Oriented– Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education – High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) – or work equivalent

• Experience – 6 months to 2 years of CNC experience.

Preferred– experience in machining plastics/polymers, experience operating turning lathes, CNC programming skills

Other Requirements

• Use measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges, CMM measuring machine)

• Work independently with limited instruction

• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Demonstrated experience of positive work ethic and quality performance

• Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe boots as needed per position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Candidate should be able to stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward, reach above their shoulder, climb, crawl, bend, grasp, speak, squat or kneel.

Should be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds with or without assistance and push/pull up to 25 pounds.

Pay range: Dependent upon experience up to $18-$25.00/hr

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Air Conditioned, well lit, clean facility with moderate noise

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $18.02/hr to $25.41/hr

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.

• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

• Career development and tuition reimbursement.

• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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