CNC Machining Operator 2 (2nd Shift)

Methode Electronics; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 27,979 - 40,570; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contribution

Voluntary benefits (Accident, Hospital

Job summary

Methode Electronics is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for the second shift in the United States. You will perform set-ups, operations, and minor maintenance on machining centers, and you must hold 5+ years of experience with CNC or manual equipment.

You will read blueprints including GD&T, use precision gauges, and ensure product quality. Work requires English proficiency and adherence to safety standards in a 5S environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC and/or manual machining equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints or drawings, including GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine set-up/changeover on CNC and/or manual mills, lathes, and drill presses to produce the required product or components by making offset adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Perform first time set-up of equipment for new products through programming, tool setting, and offset adjustments.
• Perform manual production operations as required, e.g., load and unload parts, deburr and clean if necessary.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect machined parts using precision measuring instruments to verify proper workmanship standards are being met.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities in accordance with machine operation manual or machine maintenance work instructions.
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas and comply with all safety rules.

Skills

CNC machining

Machining setup

QA inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Position Summary:

Performs set-ups, operations, and minor maintenance of one or more CNC machining centers. Has attained full proficiency in machining operations. Able to make adjustments and measure parts effectively within .001”

Position Summary:

Performs set-ups, operations, and minor maintenance of one or more CNC machining centers. Has attained full proficiency in machining operations. Able to make adjustments and measure parts effectively within .001”

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform machine set-up/changeover on CNC and/or manual mills, lathes, and drill presses to produce the required product or components by making offset adjustments to meet product specifications
• Perform first time set-up of equipment for new products through programming, tool setting, and offset adjustments. Must have good Quality awareness to identify discrepancies while machining.
• Perform manual production operations as required, e.g., load and unload parts, deburr and clean if necessary.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect machined parts using precision measuring instruments to verify proper workmanship standards are being met.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities in accordance with machine operation manual or machine maintenance work instructions.
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas and comply with all safety rules. Follow 5S company standards.

Qualifications:

• Due to U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or otherwise qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.62). Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to access export-controlled information.
• Must be available to work second shift core hours (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM), including overtime and weekend hours as needed to support production requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC and/or manual machining equipment
• Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints or drawings, including GD&T
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges)
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $20.31 - $29.45 hourly.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks requiring hand eye coordination for assembling parts, occasional immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing to perform various duties, occasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various duties, extended sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstation.

Benefits and Perks:

• Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
• Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
• Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here .

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.