A manufacturing firm in Illinois is seeking a CNC Operator to handle CNC machines and perform quality checks on plastic components. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of experience in CNC operations and saw cutting. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance and participating in training programs. The position offers a salary starting at $20 per hour, providing growth opportunities in a dynamic production environment.
Qualifications
Competency in reading and interpreting measurements.
Experience with various hand and power tools.
Capability to adhere to production timelines.
Responsibilities
Operate CNC Machines to cut, drill, and shape plastic components.
Perform precise cuts on plastic materials.
Implement quality checks using measurement tools.
Prioritize and uphold safety measures.
Participate in ongoing training and skill development.
Skills
Measurement Skills
Tool Proficiency
Scheduling
Coordination
Education
High School Diploma or GED
1+ years of experience in CNC operation
1+ years of experience in saw operation
Job description
Description
Requirements
CNC Operations: Operate CNC Machines to cut, drill, and shape plastic components. Familiarity with G-code is advantageous but not required as programming is not a primary function.
Saw Cutting: Perform precise cuts on plastic materials using both automated and manual saws, ensuring optimal usage and minimal waste.
Production Accountability: Assume responsibility for all activities and output in your designated work area, ensuring efficiency and quality.
Quality Assurance: Implement quality checks using measurement tools to ensure each component meets dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements.
Miscellaneous Duties: Perform additional duties such as machine maintenance, tooling changes, and other tasks as assigned.
Safety Compliance: Prioritize and uphold safety measures, particularly when working around hot machinery and moving equipment. Adhere to all safety and quality guidelines. Report any safety hazards to the supervisor.
Training: Participate in ongoing training and skill development programs. Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting: Promptly report any operational inefficiencies or safety hazards to the supervisor.
Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies
Measurement Skills: Competency in reading and interpreting measurements from tape measures, digital calipers, and other measuring instruments.
Tool Proficiency: Experience with various hand and power tools, including but not limited to drills, impact drivers, and pneumatic systems.
Scheduling: Capability to adhere to production timelines and meet output targets.
Coordination: Ability to collaborate with a team to achieve production goals and ensure workflow efficiency.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required.
1+ years of experience in CNC operation, specifically in a plastic manufacturing environment, is preferred.
1+ years of experience in saw operation, ideally in plastic material cutting, is preferred.
Mental/Physical Requirements
Lifting Requirements: Capable of lifting and assembling heavy components, occasionally upwards of 50 lbs.
Machinery Use: Must have the physical agility and manual dexterity to operate complex machinery, including CNC machines and cutting equipment.