CNC Lathe Setup/Operator - Machinist - 1st Shift

Ace Metal Crafts Company; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Weekly Pay Period

Job summary

Ace Metal Crafts Company in the Chicagoland area is seeking an energetic CNC Lathe setup and operator with at least 7 years of experience. The role focuses on setting up and operating lathes, reading blueprints, and ensuring tight tolerances while producing high-quality stainless steel components for Midwest OEMs.

Proficiency with G-code, Mazatrol is a plus, and the candidate will use precision inspection tools to verify dimensions. Competitive benefits and weekly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years minimum experience as a CNC Lathe setup and operator.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce parts.
• Perform setups required to complete parts, including work holding.
• Calculate speeds and feeds for a variety of materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Maintain tight tolerances (+/- .0005) and inspect completed parts.

Skills

CNC Lathe operation

G-code programming

Blueprint reading

Inspection & measurement

Tolerances +/-0.0005

Education

7+ years CNC Lathe experience

Tools

Mazatrol

Micrometers

Calipers

Inspection equipment

Job description

Join an award-winning workplace of energetic, talented people, and be on one of the best work teams in the Chicagoland area!

We are devoted to having a workplace that supports each of our team members in making high quality products and working together to be the best at what we do. We are a sheet metal fabrication and machining company specializing in stainless steel, servicing the Midwest. Our customers are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) that are primarily in the food processing, food packaging, environmental, and pharmaceutical industries. We pride ourselves on our customer responsiveness which has made us successful for a number of years. Check us out at www.acemetal.com!

Benefits Offered Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Annual Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Weekly Pay Period

We are seeking an energetic and talented individual with the following:

• 7 years minimum experience as a CNC Lathe setup and operator. (G-Code, Mazatrol is a plus)
• Knowledge of tooling and different applications to apply.
• Ability to do setups required to complete the part, including work holding.
• Ability to calculate speeds and feeds for a variety of materials.
• Must be able to hold tight tolerances. (+/- .0005)
• Proficient at using inspection equipment. (Micrometers, Calipers, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Use blueprints, specifications, job routings, geometric dimensions, and tolerances to plan daily machining.
• Great attention to detail with a goal-driven attitude.
• Ability to detect and trouble shoot problems by taking measurements, adjusting controls, closely monitoring drilling, and cutting.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• This is a safety sensitive position.