CNC Machine Operator II — Employee-Owned & Growth‑Oriented

Central States, Inc.; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Profit Sharing

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

HSA

FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Merit Increases

SHINE Program

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. seeks an Employee-Owner to operate CNC/production equipment in a safety-conscious plant environment, handling measurements, material handling, and quality checks. You may cross-train across roles and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to company values: Own It, Can Do, Act in Love, with comprehensive benefits and a path to employee ownership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience operating CNC/automated production equipment.
• Experience using analog and electronic measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, rulers, protractors, tapes).
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions.
• Experience operating hoists, cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Follow setup procedures and work instructions per Operations System.
• Report machinery issues to Maintenance promptly.
• Clean and reset the work area at shift end.
• Accurately update records and visual tracking.
• Cross-train and work at multiple production positions as needed.
• Complete work as directed by plant management.
• Identify and inspect raw material; tag nonconforming parts.
• Operate complex computerized equipment and hand/power tools.
• Verify drawings and shop data to produce parts.
• Inspect subassemblies and verify specifications.
• Use measuring tools for quality inspections.
• Lift/move materials with hoists/cranes/forks.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Reliability

Continuous improvement mindset

Cross-training capability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, rulers, protractors)

ERP systems experience

Hoists, cranes and forklifts

Complex computerized equipment

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. seeks an Employee-Owner to operate CNC/production equipment in a safety-conscious plant environment, handling measurements, material handling, and quality checks. You may cross-train across roles and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to company values: Own It, Can Do, Act in Love, with comprehensive benefits and a path to employee ownership.