CNC Router (3rd shift)

Cope Plastics; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 62,954,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Immediate time-off earnings

Job summary

Cope Plastics Inc in Alton, IL is seeking an entry-level CNC Router for a full-time third-shift role. The position pays $21.97–$25.00 per hour and requires a high school diploma, with 1 year machining experience preferred. You will operate routers, read blueprints, measure parts, and ensure quality standards are met.

The role involves loading programs, inspecting parts, and maintaining tight tolerances while working in a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year machining experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keys in or load programs into CNC Router machines with various tooling while maintaining tolerances.
• Reads detailed instructions, verifies materials against work orders, and inspects output for defects.
• Adjusts machine settings to meet tolerance requirements and references part drawings.
• Operates control console and checks positions with measuring instruments, reports malfunctions.
• Performs inspection, completes paperwork, and prepares parts for transport to next process.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry. Job Location: Cope Plastics Inc Alton - Alton, IL 62002. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School or Equivalent. Salary Range: $21.97 - $25.00 Hourly. Job Shift: Third Shift. Job Category: Manufacturing.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Router for our Alton, IL location.

Essential Functions

• Keys in or download(s) provided programs into manual, semi-automatic, and automatic routers employing recognized tooling and procedures with tolerances that are close but not difficult to maintain.
• Works from detailed instructions, standard coding and operational data and verifies material(s) to work order details visually inspecting for scratches or marring.
• Adjusts machine and fixture stops to maintain tolerance requirements.
• Operates control console and check work position at specified reference points, interprets part drawings and uses required measuring instruments to inspect work.
• Recognizes and reports machine malfunctions, tooling difficulties, etc.
• Performs inspection, completes paperwork and prepares parts for transport to next process.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids

Routers, blueprints and measuring devices.

Why you should apply

• Competitive benefit package (Group Health & Dental and Vision Insurance)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Substantial paid holiday schedule
• Immediate time-off earnings

Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school education or its equivalent though vocational math is preferred.
• Experience: 1 year machining experience is preferred.