CNC Setup/Operator - 3rd Shift

Ideal Tridon Group; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid lunch breaks

Job summary

Campbell Fittings, part of the Ideal Tridon Group, seeks a skilled CNC Setup/Operator to join our manufacturing team in Boyertown, PA. The role requires hands-on setup and operation of multiple CNC lathes with precision and safety as priorities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a stable, growth-oriented environment where teamwork and reliability are valued. Shift: 3rd, 11:00pm–7:00am; Schedule: Monday–Friday. Strong blueprint reading and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years CNC machine operator experience required.
• Forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes for turning, boring, threading, and more.
• Read blueprints and measure parts with calipers and micrometers.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety and housekeeping.
• Assist in material handling and tool changes.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

Who We Are

Who We Are

Campbell Fittings, part of the Ideal Tridon Group, today stands as a leader in engineering and manufacturing hose fittings, couplings, ferrules, and sleeves renowned for our quality and innovation. We continue to collaborate with industry experts to advance our products, ensuring safety and efficiency for a range of applications from air to petro-chemical. At Campbell Fittings, we don't just meet standards; we set them. Think safety, think Campbell Fittings. Campbell Fittings is pleased to announce that we are currently recruiting a CNC Setup/Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position will have prior CNC machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment and display mechanical aptitude.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: 3rd 11:00pm - 7:00am

Duties/Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate from one to five CNC lathes to perform turning, boring, grooving, chamfering, threading, facing, and cut-off operations on steel, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel pipe, tubing, and castings.
• Bring work to machines and move finished pieces to proper storage area using hand trucks, hydraulic pallet trucks, and forklift trucks (when qualified).
• Determine tooling requirements and change chuck jaws, toolholders, boring bars, and tailstock centers.
• Adjust tailstocks, chuck and quill pressures, and set limit switches.
• Read blueprints and check work using dial calipers, micrometers, snap gages, thread gages, plug gages, inside calipers, PI tapes, rules, and custom gages.
• Use computer to access drawings, print quality control forms, view process instructions, and other data relevant to job performance.
• Use standards to check measuring instruments for accuracy.
• Use computer controls and basic math skills to adjust tool offsets, change machine programs, and transfer programs to central computer system.
• Debug new programs and perform dry run test.
• Check cycle times and make necessary adjustments to optimize productivity.
• Change cutting tools and toolholder parts.
• Get tooling and parts from storage cabinets or stockroom and assist Plant Manager in maintaining an adequate supply of these items by reporting low stock quantity.
• Grind carbide grooving and cut-off tools when necessary.
• Remove work from containers, place in chucks, remove finished parts from machines and place in containers.
• Assemble boxes for finished parts if required.
• Bring boxes and pallets to machines.
• Fill boxes using prescribed methods.
• Place proper type of turnings container under conveyors and move full containers aside.
• Assist material handler in maintaining an adequate supply of empty turnings containers near machines.
• Visually inspect work before and after operations.
• Notify appropriate personnel when problems occur.
• Add coolant, hydraulic oil, and lubricate machine.
• Sort parts and scrap from turnings when necessary.
• Use files, pneumatic tools, belt sanders, drill presses, and other hand tools to deburr parts.
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition and perform a through clean-up at end of shift.
• Notify appropriate personnel when job is completed.
• Attach required documents to finished work and/or write part name and quantity on box.
• Fill out quality assurance and production documents.
• Account for scrap and place in proper containers.
• Follow all established safety rules and procedures including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which includes:
• Mandatory: safety glasses, hard sole anti-slip shoes
• Optional: Steel-toe shoes (toe protection shoes), gloves, hearing protection
• Report defective materials and unusual or unsafe conditions to Production Control Manager and/or Plant Manager.
• Performs other related or additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills including active listening
• Ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently and able to ask for help when needed
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Must be comfortable and efficient in working in a busy open-floor environment
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment as well as individually

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of working in a manufacturing environment required
• Forklift experience certification a plus
• 3+ years of CNC machine operator experience required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to bend and twist throughout entire shift.

Benefits

At Ideal Tridon Group and Campbell Fittings, we focus on benefits that cover your health, well-being, family, and future. Our comprehensive suite of Benefit options is offered to make it easier to stay physically, emotionally, and financially healthy. Some of our Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Generous PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid lunch breaks

Campbell Fittings is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. Campbell Fittings does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.