CNC Programmer 1st & 2nd Shift

Kelco Industries; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kelco Industries in Woodstock, Illinois, is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop and operate CNC lathes and mills. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Mastercam, machine setup, and proficient with measurement tools. Responsibilities include programming, ensuring tooling capability, and assisting engineering in process improvements. The position requires effective communication and a strong ability to solve technical problems. A competitive benefits package, including health insurance, is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to program CNC lathes and mills using Mastercam CAD/CAM software.
• Experience in setting up CNC lathes and mills.
• Familiarity with measurement tools like Calipers and Micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs and tooling plans.
• Set up and operate CNC machines daily.
• Assist in manufacturing process improvements.

Skills

CNC programming using Mastercam

Setting up lathes and mills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Using measurement tools

Reading part drawings with GD&T understanding

Job description

Kelco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Kelco offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

Job Summary

Programming, set-up, and operation of CNC lathes and mills.

Essential Functions

• Develop CNC programs and tooling/set-up plan for Haas CNC lathes and mills, supporting routing changes, new products, new processes, and process improvement.
• Ensure tooling capability, assist in product startups, tooling standardization, assist with planning projects from inception through production and assist with manufacturing issues.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills daily.
• Assists Engineering to develop manufacturing processes improvements related to fixtures and tooling which will reduce cost, lead time, change over, processing time, capacity constraints, and defects. Includes implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as required and assigned by the Department Manager.

Required Skills

• Ability to program using Mastercam CAD/CAM software for lathe and mill.
• Ability to set up lathes and mills.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency using measurement tools (Caliper, Micrometer, Drop Indicator, Optical Comparator).
• Ability to read part drawings with understanding of GD&T.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a prominent level of proficiency and within our core value system.

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee’s safety.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication/Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend and convey complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Ability to multi-task, working on several projects simultaneously in an organized fashion.
• Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a great work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
• Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept innovative ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.