CNC Lathe & Mill Operator

M&R Printing Equipment; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/DCA

401(k) with company match

Vacation

Life insurance

Disability insurance

11 paid holidays

Job summary

M&R Printing Equipment in Roselle, IL is seeking a CNC Lathe & Mill Operator responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining lathes and milling machines to meet blueprints and production schedules.

The role requires reading blueprints, GD&T, and performing precision inspections with micrometers and calipers to ensure parts meet tight tolerances. Fanuc controls experience is preferred, and the team offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience operating CNC lathes and milling machines (Fanuc preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set-up, operate, and adjust CNC Lathe Fanuc and milling machines to perform machining operations.
• Ability to update and create simple programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints without assistance
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and materials for each job.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

First-piece inspection

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc CNC controls

Precision measuring tools

Job description

CNC Lathe & Mill Operator

We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, and FSA/DCA Benefits which begin the 1st of the month, following 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match, vacation, life, and disability insurance benefits are available, as well as 11 paid company holidays.

Pay Range for this position is $21.70 - $30.67

Job Summary

The CNC Lathe & Mill Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining lathes and milling machines to ensure all job orders are machined to specification, and that all parts are inspected upon completion, in accordance with blueprints, quality standards, and production schedules.

Essential Duties

• Set-up, operate, and adjust CNC Lathe Fanuc and milling machines independently to perform machining operations such as turning, drilling, boring, tapping, facing and milling.
• Ability to update and create simple programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints without assistance
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and materials for each job.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Make minor machine adjustments and tool offsets to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure parts meet tolerance and finish requirements.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T symbols
• Proficient in using precision measurement tools.
• Basic mathematical skills including fractions, decimals, and conversions.
• Creativity and excellent problem-solving skills a must
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to hold fabrication tolerances at +/- .001 (or better) is a must.
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience operating CNC lathes and milling machines (Fanuc preferred).

(Fanuc preferred)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Regularly required to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, metal shavings, and varying temperatures.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Shift 1st Monday Friday 6:00 am 2:30 pm

Overtime as needed

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity provider

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