CNC Machine Operator

Custom Cylinders, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Cylinders, Inc. is seeking a CNC Operator to join a skilled manufacturing team in a fast-paced environment.

You will operate CNC mills and lathes to produce parts to print specifications, with Haas, Hardinge, Okuma and Takisawa machines referenced. You should read engineering drawings, perform quality checks, adjust offsets and programs as needed, and maintain tooling and a clean, safe work area; on-the-job training is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read blueprints and to use and read precision measuring tools.
• Understanding of basic shop math including decimal/fraction conversion.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings to understand tolerances of the parts to be machined.
• Operate CNC machines to meet parts per hour requirements.
• Perform quality checks and make necessary adjustments to hold dimensions and tolerances.
• Make necessary offset and program adjustments or request program updates from programmer in order to hold dimensions and tolerances to print specifications.
• Take proper care of all tools and equipment.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Attention to detail

Shop math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines (Haas/Hardinge/Okuma/Takisawa)

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Custom Cylinders, Inc. is seeking a CNC Operator to work with an experienced team in a dynamic and action-oriented Continuous Improvement environment. This position will be responsible for the operation of CNC mills and lathes to produce parts to print specifications. Machine types include Haas, Hardinge, Okuma and Takisawa lathes and mills. An ideal candidate for this role should pay strong attention to detail, is committed to workplace safety, maintains a constant quality mindset in all work, and is ready to learn.

If you are willing to learn, we are will to teach you. We offer on the job training to give you the skills that you need to be successful.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings to understand tolerances of the parts to be machined.
• Operate CNC machines to meet parts per hour requirements.
• Perform quality checks and make necessary adjustments to hold dimensions and tolerances.
• Makes necessary offset and program adjustments or requests program updates from programmer in order to hold dimensions and tolerances to print specifications.
• Takes proper care of all tools and equipment.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read blueprints and to use and read precision measuring tools.
• Understanding of basic shop math including decimal/fraction conversion.