CNC Operator (Weekend Shift)

Velux Deutschland Gmbh; Wells, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Care

Job summary

Velux Group in Wells, Maine, is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to produce machined skylight components. The role involves setting up and operating CNC equipment to exact specifications and maintaining quality logs.

You will program parts, load stock, adjust tooling, and verify dimensions while following safety and 5’s practices. The schedule is Fri–Sun, 6:00am–6:00pm, with incentives to 40 hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong math, blueprint reading, and computer skills required.
• Experience with CNC machines, tooling, and instrumentation preferred.
• 3–5 years in a production environment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and blueprints; operate CNC machines per spec.
• Program machines by entering instructions and setting offsets.
• Install and adjust tooling, load stock, and set up jaws and fixtures.
• Measure parts, verify settings, and maintain quality logs.
• Maintain safety standards and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Math skills

Blueprint reading

CNC operation

Tooling experience

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machine

Job description

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to produce machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, in the manufacturing process of skylight component parts according to production standards and plans.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reviews work orders, blueprints, and materials and run machine in accordance with specification and production requirements. Programs by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs. Set-up by installing and adjusting jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads. Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position. Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards. Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes. Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Documents actions by completing production and quality logs. Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Ensures production, quality and safety standards are met. Performs cleaning and maintaining of 5’s practices. Performs other assignments as directed by local supervision.

Standard Work Schedule:

Friday – Sunday (6:00am – 6:00pm) (Incentivized to 40 hrs.)

Pay Range:

$24.77 -- $28.28 with $1.00 shift differential included. Compensation is based on the skills and experience of the candidate.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred. Functional and technical skills are required. Good math and computer skills are required. Control and instrumentation experience is required. Tooling experience is required. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with being an assistant or machine operator required (CNC machine operator preferred). Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position. Understanding of metric measurement systems is required. 3-5 years’ experience in a production environment is preferred. Ability to read and utilize blueprints. Heavy lifting may be required for this position. The desire and ability to work in a team environment demonstrated through a positive quality, safety, attendance and good work history. Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Employee Benefits:

Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include: Group Health Insurance Plan Dental Plan Vision Care Plan Prescription Drug Card Program Long-term Disability Short-term Disability Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Cancer Protection Plan Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Educational Assistance Program 11 Paid Company Holidays Vacation Day Program Sick Day Program Service Recognition Program And Much More

Equal Opportunity Employer

VELUX is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.

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Bright Insights

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