CNC MACHINIST - SPECIALIST (3rd shift)

Cope Plastics Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cope Plastics Inc. in Alton, IL is seeking a skilled machinist to operate and set up CNC lathes and mills, read blueprints, and maintain tolerances. This full-time third shift position starts at $30/hour with a $3/hour shift differential and requires a high school diploma plus four years of manufacturing experience.

Applicants should be proficient with NC machines, understand tooling, offsets, and fixture setups, and be prepared to work in a constraint-driven, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Education: high school education or GED; skilled machining techniques.
• Experience: four years of diversified manufacturing experience including NC machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, verify and operate NC machines to meet tolerances.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and specifications.
• Calibrate fixtures, tool offset, and machine settings for multiple operations.
• Inspect parts and maintain quality throughout the process.
• Assist with troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Train operators on setup procedures and safety.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading blueprints

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Horizontal mills

Multiplex lathe

Job description

Job Details

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Third Shift

3rd shift position (11pm-7am)

Starting at $30/hour and higher based on experience, plus $3/hour Shift Differential!!

Essential Functions

• Sets up, adjusts, verifies and keys in or downloads program, correlates machine position with control and operates numerically controlled machines to produce a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications.
• Works from program operational data and setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, fixtures, material clamping methods, machine calibrations and console settings for operations including the operations of two systems (lathes) within the same operating machine.
• Arranges, mounts and secures tooling in machine rack, magazine or turrets and sets stops, calibrates fixture or work piece to material reference point and manually cycles machine through operation sequence adjusting machine to correct deviations from program specifications.
• Operates control console checking work position at specified reference points and interprets complicated part drawings and specifications using required precision inspection instruments to inspect work and maintain tolerance requirements throughout the process.
• Recognizes and reports errors in programming and operations; works with systems and programming personnel to correct such errors, makes recommendations to supervisors; and diagnoses operating difficulties and makes appropriate remedial adjustments.
• De-burrs parts, performs final inspection, completes paperwork and prepares parts for transport to packaging.
• Sets up machines for and instructs machine operators of lower classification.

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

QualificationsPosition Qualification Requirements

Education: Requires a high school education or GED. Requires a high degree of skill, broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with numerical machine tool operational procedures.

Experience: Requires four years of diversified manufacturing experience including a working knowledge of machining techniques and experience with numerically controlled machines.

Requirements

• Must be able to set up Horizontal mills and Multiplex lathe.
• Must understand 4th axis machining.
• Must be able to offset tools based on the part placement from different fixture offsets on the same part from different angles.
• Must maintain and safeguard the confidential information of the company.
• Must comply with company policies and procedures.
• Must maintain a clean work environment following all safety procedures and regulations.