Entry Level CNC Machine Operator

The Gund Company; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health benefits

401(k) match

ESOP

Training programs

Job summary

The Gund Company is hiring a CNC Machine Operator I to join our team. This full-time role supports the production of thermoset composite materials, operating equipment including presses, forming, extrusion, pultrusion, and/or shape machines.

You will set up tooling, load programs, and verify measurements while maintaining quality and safety in a non-climate-controlled environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with hands-on or vocational training.
• Preferred: experience in a manufacturing environment with mixing, batching or compounding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets.
• Select and install machine components (dies, spacers, shims, stops) per specs.
• Trim/file and de-flash molded sheet edges; perform in-process measurements.
• Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters for optimal performance.
• Clean dies and molds using brushes, scotch pads or air hoses.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CNC operation

Machining

Quality inspection

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Presses

Forming machines

Pultrusion equipment

Extrusion equipment

Job description

The Gund Company has an immediate opening for a full-time CNC Machine Operator I to join our team!

Shift: 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Wage:$22.00-26.00

Shift Premium: 15% or 20%

Department: Composites

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 12 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a CNC Machine Operator I to join our team.

Job Summary CNC Machine Operator

As a CNC Machine Operator I, you will play a key role in the steps related to the manufacture of thermoset composite materials by operating manufacturing equipment that includes presses, forming, extrusion, pultrusion and/or shape machines. Duties also involve manual work and duties that require the use of various hand tools and secondary/accessory equipment.

Key Responsibilities CNC Machine Operator

• Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets.
• Select and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications.
• Trim/file and de-flash molded sheet edges and perform in process measuring and material inspections.
• Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Prior experience in a manufacturing industry with mixing, batching or compounding equipment is preferred.

Work Environment CNC Machine Operator

This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and chemicals.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).

401(k) plan with a 50% employer match.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Ongoing training and development programs.

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the CNC Machine Operator I position.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.