CNC Operator - 1st shift

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Town of Hartford, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K program with company match

Paid maternity & Paternity leave

Paid time off, holidays, personal day

Short-term disability/sick pay

No-cost medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Nucor Rytec Corporation is seeking a CNC Operator to set up and run CNC milling equipment based on the bill of materials and work instructions. You will plan daily workload, move parts with a forklift, and ensure parts meet specifications.

The role requires operating hand and power tools, reading simple instructions, and maintaining safety standards in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines per BOM/work instructions.
• Plan daily workload to meet production schedules.
• Transport parts using forklift.
• Cut parts with Up Cut saw and stage for CNC operations.
• Load CNC programs and monitor machine operations for issues.
• Inspect parts for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & basic math

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Measuring devices

Job description

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Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

SUMMARY:

The CNC Operator is responsible for setting up and operating CNC milling machines based on the specifications stated in the bill of materials and work instructions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and organize daily workload to accommodate production schedule.
• Transport parts from racking and staging area utilizing a forklift.
• Safely operate an Up Cut saw in order to cut parts to sizes.
• Properly mark and stage cut parts on carts used to supply the CNC milling operations.
• Review specification to determine setup procedures, dimensions, and machining sequences required to manufacture parts.
• Load CNC programs into machine consoles by entering preprogrammed machine instructions.
• Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or questionable conditions.
• Perform detailed inspection of manufactured parts to ensure conformance to specifications while striving to maintain production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality.Mark and stage completed parts for the assembly process.
• Perform routine machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubrication.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work 1st shift schedule of Monday - Thursday 4:30am - 3:00pm.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other lifting equipment.
• Requires operating hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools, general fabrication tools, and various measuring devices.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to squat, kneel and stand frequently.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is high.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and/or other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digits numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Rytec Corporation, a Nucor company, supports its teammates and is proud to offer industry-leading benefits to its teammates. Visit nucor.com/benefits to learn more. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

Profit-Sharing

10% of Nucor's pre-tax earnings are contributed to the Profit-Sharing Plan annually and distributed to all eligible teammates.

A large portion is deposited into your profit-sharing account, and a smaller portion is distributed in cash. Current 6-year average = 19.88% of your eligible earnings. Eligible earnings include regular pay, overtime, and bonus.

• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 401K program with company match
• Paid maternity & Paternity leave
• Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 1 personal day
• Short-term disability/sick pay
• Zero-deductible medical & dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc (free virtual access to medical, dermatology, and mental health professionals)
• No-cost physical therapy & wellness programs
• Nucor stock purchase plan with company match

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace