Amerex - 2nd Shift CNC Operator

McWane, Inc.; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

McWane, Inc. is seeking a CNC Operator to operate and maintain machine shop equipment, producing and testing quality components in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow technical specifications, safety standards, and production goals. Responsibilities include planning from orders and drawings, loading stock, verifying settings, and performing precision machining tasks while maintaining equipment and documenting logs.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a post-offer drug test, background check, and fitness review.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and self-motivation skills.
• Willing to train, work, and rotate through all department work stations and work in other departments as needed.
• Capable of working in seasonal high temperatures and humidity (conditioned air environment).

Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, and orthographic drawings.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Willing to train

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

The CNC Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining machine shop equipment to produce and test quality components, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, and orthographic drawings.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first‑run part, and sample workpieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a post‑offer drug test, background check, and fitness review.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and self‑motivation skills.
• Willing to train, work, and rotate through all department work stations and work in other departments as needed.
• Capable of working in seasonal high temperatures and humidity (conditioned air environment).

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials, and environmental changes (heat/cold), and the employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Physical Requirements

• Clean and prepare units to meet production and quality standards.
• Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending, rotating, and standing for extended periods.
• Utilize vacuums, brooms, and other cleaning equipment to maintain a clean work environment.
• Conduct repetitive loading and unloading of shells during production processes.
• Operate hand tools and power tools for assembly and maintenance tasks.
• Perform frequent wrist and hand movements required for precision work.
• Maintain consistent productivity in a physically demanding, fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.