CNC Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Chief Industries, Inc.; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

Job summary

Chief Industries, Inc. in Lancaster, SC, is seeking a CNC Operator to set up, program (as required), and operate one or more CNC work centers to punch, shear, or form parts. You will contribute to precision and efficiency in fabrication.

Candidates should have a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with CNC equipment in manufacturing. Prior experience reading engineering drawings and working with metal fabrication is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related CNC/metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with fractions and decimals.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication operations and CNC methods.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and modify programs on CNC machines for punching, shearing, or forming operations.
• Select and adjust machine tools, jigs, and fixtures; perform authorized maintenance as needed.
• Fabricate parts to specification using engineering drawings and precision measuring tools.
• Move materials using forklifts, hoists, overhead cranes, or manual handling.
• Accurately complete production records and maintain inventory data integrity.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

CNC experience

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

In this role, you will set up, program (as required), and operate one or more CNC work centers to perform punching, shearing, or forming operations. You’ll play a key role in ensuring precision and efficiency in the fabrication process. To be successful in this position, you should have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience working with CNC equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and modify programs on CNC machines for punching, shearing, or forming operations.
• Select and adjust machine tools, jigs, and fixtures; perform authorized maintenance as needed.
• Fabricate parts to specification using engineering drawings and precision measuring tools.
• Move materials using forklifts, hoists, overhead cranes, or manual handling.
• Accurately complete production records and maintain inventory data integrity.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

Shift:

• 1st shift: 6:00am-4:30pm

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard-free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

3 years:

1-3 Years of related experience or the equivalent.

Preferred

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Proficiency with fractions and decimals.

Knowledge of metal fabrication operations and CNC methods, typically gained through technical education.

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