Machinist

Cope Plastics, Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastics manufacturing seeks a Machinist to operate CNC machines in the fabrication department. Candidates will be responsible for programming and adjusting machinery while maintaining tight tolerances. The role offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Group Health & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Immediate time-off earnings

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring CNC skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and use measuring tools.
• Familiarity with lathes and vertical mills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines and manually adjust settings to maintain tolerance.
• Inspect work and de-burr parts for final quality.
• Record machine performance and report malfunctions.

Skills

CNC Operation

Machine Maintenance

Attention to Detail

Tools

Lathes

Vertical Mill

Machining Tools

Measuring Devices

Job description

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We have a great opportunity for a qualified CNC Operatorin our Fabrication department (Lathe and Vertical Mill machines).

3rd shift (11pm-7am) position.

Starting at $21.97/hour and higher based on experience, plus$3/hour Shift Differential!!

Essential Functions:

• Keys in or downloads provided programs into manual, semi-automatic, and automatic mills, lathes and other related machines employing recognized tooling and procedures with tolerances that are close but not difficult to maintain.
• Works from detailed instructions, standard coding and operational data to change or mount tools and to position work piece.
• Operates control console to orient spindle and check work position at specified reference points.
• Adjusts machine and fixture stops to maintain tolerance requirements.
• Interprets part drawings when applicable, uses required measuring instruments to check machine positioning and inspects work.
• Recognizes and reports machine malfunctions, tooling difficulties, etc.
• De-burrs parts, performs final inspection, completes paperwork and prepares parts for transport to packaging.

Machine, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids:

PCs and application software, calculators, lathes, vertical mill, machining tools, 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
• Immediate time-off earnings

Interested in learning more about our benefits? Cope Plastics Benefits - Cope Plastics https://www.copeplastics.com/cope-plastics-benefits/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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