CNC MACHINIST LATHE (2nd shift)

Cope Plastics; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Immediate time-off earnings

Job summary

Cope Plastics Inc in Alton, IL is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Machinist Lathe for the fabrication department. This full-time, second-shift role requires professional conduct and dedication to quality.

Prior shop or fabrication experience is preferred, with saw experience a plus. The position runs on the 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) with a $2 shift differential and hourly starting at $21.97, higher based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of general machining/CNC experience required.
• Experience with lathe/mill operations and quality checks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program and set up mills, lathes using provided instructions and tooling.
• Mount tools and position the workpiece to required tolerances.
• Operate control console and verify position against reference points.
• Adjust machine and fixtures to maintain tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts and complete paperwork for transport.

Skills

CNC Machining

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cope Plastics Inc Alton - Alton, IL 62002

Salary Range: $21.97 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Second Shift

We have a full-time opportunity for a detail-oriented CNC Machinist Lathe within our fabrication department. The ideal candidate is professional, courteous and dedicated to providing excellent service through quality work. Individuals with shop, fabrication/manufacturing, and saw experience are ideal. Saw experience is ideal but not required.

2nd shift position (3pm-11pm).

$2 shift differential!!

Hourly rate starting at $21.97/hour (higher based on experience) + shift differential.

Essential Functions

• Keys in or downloads provided programs into manual, semi-automatic, and automatic mills, lathes and other related machines employing recognized tooling and procedures with tolerances that are close but not difficult to maintain.
• Works from detailed instructions, standard coding and operational data to change or mount tools and to position work piece.
• Operates control console to orient spindle and check work position at specified reference points.
• Adjusts machine and fixture stops to maintain tolerance requirements.
• Interprets part drawings when applicable, uses required measuring instruments to check machine positioning and inspects work.
• Recognizes and reports machine malfunctions, tooling difficulties, etc.
• De-burrs parts, performs final inspection, completes paperwork and prepares parts for transport to packaging.

Why you should apply

• Competitive benefit package (Group Health & Dental and Vision Insurance)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Substantial paid holiday schedule
• Immediate time-off earnings

Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school education or GED.
• Experience: Requires three years of general machining/CNC machine experience.