CNC Machine Operator – Second Shift, Path to Machinist

Benchdogs; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays (10 per year)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401k

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Job summary

Bench Dogs in Denver, PA is seeking a full-time Machine Operator on the second shift to support its machining department. The role runs Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm–1:30am, with pay from $19.94 per hour and up.

Opportunities exist to advance toward Machinist Level 1 and Level 2 as skills develop. Primary duties include setting up, maintaining, and operating machines, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality finished goods delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Machine Operator
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometer, etc.)
• Understanding of production procedures
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
• Ability to adapt to changing situations while maintaining quality standards and safety procedures
• Ability to ascertain and prioritize the important features of a design and make sure those aspects are machined carefully
• Analytical skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• High attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength

Responsibilities

• Setting up machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle
• Controlling and adjusting machine settings (speed)
• Feeding raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
• Inspecting parts with precision and measuring tools
• Testing operation of machines periodically
• Fixing issues that may occur during the shift
• Checking output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Keeping records of approved and defective units or final products
• Maintaining activity logs

Skills

Machining Experience

Measurement Tools

Blueprints & Schematics

Safety Compliance

Reading Blueprints

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Aptitude

Analytical Thinking

Production Procedures

Large Stamina

Tools

Schelling Panel Saw

Heian CNC Router

Anderson CNC Router

2 Weeke Machines

Homag Drill Teq V-200

Homag Edge Banding Machine

Job description

Bench Dogs in Denver, PA is seeking a full-time Machine Operator on the second shift to support its machining department. The role runs Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm–1:30am, with pay from $19.94 per hour and up.

Opportunities exist to advance toward Machinist Level 1 and Level 2 as skills develop. Primary duties include setting up, maintaining, and operating machines, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality finished goods delivered on time.