CNC Machinist - Lathes (2nd Shift)

Advanced-Machine-; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Educational reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

PTO

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Operator for the 2nd shift in Rockford, IL. You will program Mazatrol, set up machines, and operate CNC lathes while ensuring parts meet specs and customer requirements.

The role requires strong math skills, blueprint reading, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. We offer a climate-controlled, safe work environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years job shop experience programming and setting up CNC lathes.
• Strong math and measuring skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret Mazatrol programs.
• Ability to operate overhead crane and forklift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Optimize machining processes for efficiency and productivity.
• Program CNC lathe using Mazatrol.
• Perform set-ups.
• Perform inspection checks to ensure tolerances and customer requirements.
• Use correct inspection equipment and tools for quality checks.
• Maintain and store cutting and inspection tools and equipment.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks such as checking fluids.
• Deburr parts as required.
• Participate in QC/continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Mazatrol programming

CNC setup

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Tools & gauging

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Education

High School or equivalent

5+ years CNC lathe programming & setup

Tools

Mazatrol

CNC Lathe

Job description

Description

CNC Lathe Operator - 2nd Shift

Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) is located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois. Our 50+ year old company offers a unique work culture with excellent people.

We have Immediate full-time, 2nd shift opening for experienced Mazak CNC Lathe Programmer / Set-up & Machine Operation Operator. The ideal candidates will need to perform all of their own set-ups, write their own programs in Mazatrol and have an excellent understanding of process, tooling, gauging and recognize risk areas of the parts being machined. We have a clean, modern, climate controlled & safe work environment. Ideal applicant education, skills and requirements include the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for optimizing each machining process to produce the most efficient and productive process possible.
• Programming CNC lathe using Mazatrol.
• Perform set-ups.
• Perform all required inspection checks to ensure parts are in tolerance and meet customer requirements
• Responsible for using the correct inspection equipment and tools to perform quality checks.
• Responsible for maintaining and storing all cutting tools, inspection tools, and specialized machine cell equipment to required standards.
• Perform daily maintenance activities, such as checking fluids etc.
• Clean and deburr parts as required.
• Participates in QC/continuous improvement processes in support of increased efficiencies

Education / Experience

• High School or Equivalent work experience within tool manufacturing co.
• 5-year minimum job shop experience programming & setting-up CNC Lathes machining equipment
• Strong math and measuring skills
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and interpret computer programs sent to machine centers
• Ability to operate large overhead crane and operate forklift
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes the following:

• Medical, RX, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with company Match
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Days & PTO
• Employee Engagement Activities.
• Job Type: Full-time