2nd Shift - CNC Lathe Operator (2:00P-10:30P)

Helios Technologies; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K: 100% Matching 6%

Tuition Reimbursement: 100% of In‑Site

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

ESPP: 15% stock discount

Shift Differential: 10%

Job summary

Helios Technologies in Buffalo Grove, IL seeks a CNC Lathe Operator to program, set up and run single-turret lathes with live tooling. You will interpret blueprints and apply GD&T to ensure parts meet tight tolerances and quality standards.

Responsibilities include tooling offsets on Fanuc controls, data recording, and maintaining a safe, clean workstation with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and interpret drawings.
• Understanding of GD&T principles and tolerancing.
• Experience operating CNC lathes and using precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate single turret CNC Lathe Machines with Live Tooling capabilities.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools (e.g., Micrometers, Pin gages, bore gages, Thread gages, Plug gages, Drop Indicators, Height gages, Comparators).
• As required, deburr parts during machining.
• Make offsets to tooling under Fanuc controls.
• Identify and resolve machining issues such as tool wear to maintain required dimensions.
• Accurately record production data, including quantities and quality inspections.
• Follow all safety protocols and keep workspace clean and organized.

Skills

Read blueprints

GD&T understanding

CNC lathes experience

Measuring equipment

Attention to accuracy

Communication skills

Tolerances +/-0.0002

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Certificate

Tools

Nakamura-Tome/Doosan/Puma Lathes

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Schultes Precision - Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Salary Range: $22.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Incentives:

• 401K: 100% Matching 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement: 100% of In-State Accredited Approved Program
• Health, Dental, and Vision: Extremely affordable and market leading health benefits.
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan): 15% discount on purchased stock at the lowest price of the quarter.
• Shift Differential: 10%

Job Summary

The CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Lathe Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining CNC single turret lathes to produce high quality parts according to blueprint specifications. This position requires a strong attention to detail, ability to read and interpret drawings, understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), with a commitment to Safety and Precision in a Manufacturing environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operate single turret CNC Lathe Machines with Live Tooling capabilities
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools (e.g., Micrometers, Pin gages, bore gages, Thread gages, Plug gages, Drop Indicators, Height gages, Comparators)
• As required, ability to manual deburr parts during the machining process
• Ability to make offsets to tooling under Fanuc controls
• Identify and resolve machining issues such as tool wear to maintain the customer required dimensions
• Accurately record production data, including quantities and quality inspections
• Follow all safety protocols and ensure the workspace is cleaned and organized

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Understanding of GD&T
• Familiarity with CNC lathes and measuring equipment
• Strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to hold tolerances as tight as +/-.0002

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, NIMS, CNC Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
• At least 3 years of CNC Operation
• Experience on Nakamura-Tome/Doosan/Puma Lathes is a plus, but not required

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, feel/reach with hands/arms, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to bend and stop, push and pull, reach above shoulder level, kneel, squat, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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