CNC Machine Set-up Operator I

Wabtec Careers; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Wabtec Careers is hiring for a position based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This role involves setting up and operating various CNC machines such as VMCs and HMCs while maintaining quality and safety standards. Candidates must possess an associate degree or equivalent experience, along with a basic understanding of blueprint reading and leadership capabilities. The salary ranges from $22 to $28 per hour, plus benefits including potential bonuses and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree or equivalent, or six months to one year of relevant experience.
• Requires a basic understanding of blueprint reading.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various types of machines including CNC.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines.
• Document production and quality logs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Leadership capability

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Summary

Must be able to Set‑Up and operate Two different types of machines VMC’s, HMC’s, TMC’s, CO2 Lasers, Fiber Laser, Brake Press and/or Robotic Welders. Produces machined parts by setting up and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to perform light program edit on Mills, Lathes, Lasers and/or Robotic Welders by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and simple trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains equipment by completing the daily preventive maintenance requirements.
• Sets‑up aforementioned machines by installing and adjusting three‑ and four‑jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, indicating vice or work piece, bar feeders, cutting conditions.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first‑run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards. Able to read micrometers and calipers.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ability to follow instructions, and management directive.
• Ensure a safe working environment, good housekeeping and 5’s for your respective area and all of VBI.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one‑year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires basic understanding of blueprint reading, leadership capability and ability to solve problems.

Benefits

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $22–$28 per hour. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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