CNC Operator 1

Fisher Barton; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP-Employee Owned

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with US

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Fisher Barton in Loves Park, IL is seeking a CNC Operator 1 to join our manufacturing team. You will operate and set up Makino CNC machines, read prints, measure parts with calipers and micrometers, and help maintain quality and safety standards on a fast-paced line.

As you progress through Levels 2–4, responsibilities expand to include more complex setups, tool changes, and programming under supervision, with opportunities for cross-training and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Basic Math and basic computer skills required.
• 1 year CNC operator experience or proven performance at Fisher Barton Level 1.
• Able to use caliper, height gauge, micrometer to measure parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor CNC machines per print.
• Read blueprints and inspect finished parts for conformance.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping; follow 5S and quality procedures.

Skills

Basic Math

Basic Computer Skills

CNC Operator Experience

Measurement Instruments

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CNC Machines (Makino)

Job description

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CNC Operator 1

Manufacturing Supervision Full Time Manual Labor Loves Park, IL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 3018

Salary Range: $19.50 To $27.50 Annually

Job Description: CNC Operator (Makino)

If you like learning about and using the latest gadgets, can work safely and efficiently as part of a team and are looking for an opportunity to grow, turn that passion into a career as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator. CNC Operators operate, set up, adjust, program, and troubleshoot CNC machines and tooling in a fast-paced environment, ensuring machines run smoothly, work at capacity without issue, and are appropriately maintained. Fisher Barton values our 3C’s Culture, working every day to execute Customer Excellence, A Culture of Fairness, and Community Involvement.

At Level 1, You will:

• Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulationsand business code of ethics
• Produce product by following work instructions
• Gauge parts and read blueprints
• Recognize when an insert/product goes out of tolerance, stop process, and seek assistance
• Follow check sheets and using measurement instruments to verify parts are manufactured to customer specifications
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area
• Collect and remove recyclable chips and shavings and transports to reclaiming area
• Maintain all documentation as required

At Level 2, You will also:

• Machine parts to print
• Change inserts
• Load feed mechanism and change inserts when necessary
• Cross train other team members on CNC machine operations
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer's operating instructions, and maintaining gears with way lube
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and escalating issue as needed
• Maintain all documentation as required

At Level 3, You will also:

• Set up (including 3 part run off), operate, change fixtures on CNC VMs and other equipment
• Monitor and control machine, tooling, and/or programming to ensure parts meet customer requirements
• Follow check sheets and usingmeasuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and others to measure part features, and to check and/or inspect machining operations and finished product quality
• Maintain tooling inventories
• Maintain all documentation as required

At Level 4, You will also:

• Set up (including 3 part run off), operate, change fixtures on CNC VMs and other equipmentin a manner which minimizes downtime
• Work with Engineering to program CNC machines
• Monitor and control machine, tooling, and/or programming to ensure parts meet customer requirements
• Maintain all documentation as required

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

Required Qualifications:

Required at Level 1:

• Basic Math skills
• Basic computer skills

Required at Level 2:

• 1 Year of Previous CNC Operator experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 1
• Able to use measurement instruments such as: caliper, height gage, micrometer

Required at Level 3:

• 2 years CNC Setup Machining experienceor successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 2
• Experience training or cross-training operators

Required at Level 4:

• 4 years CNC Setup Machining experienceor successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 3
• Tool replacement and pick up
• CNC program modifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred at Level 1:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1+ years of Manufacturing experience

Preferred at Level 2:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2+ years of CNC experience
• Experience with trouble-shooting machines
• Experience using special micrometers and gauges

Preferred at Level 3:

• 4+ years of CNC Setup Machining experience with both short and long runs
• Lean Manufacturing training

Preferred at Level 4:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of CNC Setup Machining experience with both short and long runs
• Lean Manufacturing training

Physical | Visual Demands:

• Ability to stand 8-12 hours a day
• Ability to sit, stand, squat and bend
• Reach overhead with one or both arms
• Repetitive movement of lifting and placing parts on machines / up to 15 pounds
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing: Loud (Examples: metal can, manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of environmental conditions.
• Fisher Barton provides our team members with safety footwear and prescription safety eye glass benefits.

Work Location: Loves Park, IL

Benefits Package:

• ESOP-Employee Owned
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• 96 hours (12 days) Paid Time Off to start
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Eligibility to participate in the ONE Fisher Barton Quarterly Bonus Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Off-Site Team Building Events
• On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
• Birthday and Anniversary Recognition
• Holiday parties
• And more!

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We’re more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you’ll find—anywhere.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.