CNC Machinist - Lathes (2nd Shift)

Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical RX Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Reimbursement Program

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 'M

Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Days &amp

Employee Engagement Activities

Job summary

Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Operator for 2nd shift. The ideal candidate will program Mazatrol on Mazak lathes, perform set-ups, and run operations with a focus on quality and efficiency.

We offer a climate-controlled, safe environment with strong benefits and long-standing community presence. Candidate should have 5+ years in a job shop machining environment, read blueprints, and be able to operate required equipment including

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of job shop experience programming and setting up CNC lathes.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Experience with Mazatrol programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize each machining process for efficiency and productivity.
• Program CNC lathe using Mazatrol.
• Perform set-ups for parts.
• Conduct all inspection checks to ensure tolerance and customer requirements.
• Use correct inspection equipment and tools for quality checks.
• Maintain and store cutting tools, inspection tools, and machine cell equipment to standards.
• Perform daily maintenance (fluids, etc.).
• Clean and deburr parts as required.
• Participate in QC/CI processes to increase efficiencies.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC lathe setup

Blueprint reading

Mathematical measurement skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Mazatrol programming

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