CNC Machinist - Lathes (2nd Shift)

Hennig

Rockford (IL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 匹

Job summary

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

Candidates should have 5+ years of job shop experience, strong math and measurement skills, and the ability to read blueprints. Able to operate a crane and forklift and lift up to 50 lbs. AME offers a robust benefits package and a safe, modern work environment.

Qualifications

High School or equivalent work experience in tool manufacturing.
5+ years of job shop experience programming and setting up CNC lathes.
Strong math and measuring skills.
Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
Ability to operate overhead crane and forklift.
Able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Optimize machining processes for efficiency and productivity.
Program CNC lathe using Mazatrol.
Perform set-ups and machine operation.
Conduct inspection checks to ensure tolerances and customer requirements.
Use correct inspection tools to perform quality checks.
Maintain and store cutting tools, inspection tools, and equipment to standards.
Perform daily maintenance activities and debris removal.
Deburr parts as required.
Support QC/continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC lathe programming

Set-up machinist

Reading blueprints

Mathematical & measuring skills

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

5+ years job shop experience programming & setting-up CNC Lathes

Tools

Mazatrol programming

Inspection equipment

Calipers / gauges

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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: