Machinist

Brad Foote Gear Works, Inc; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brad Foote Gear Works, Inc is seeking a Machinist to join their team in Cicero, IL. This position requires skills in setting up and operating machines while ensuring adherence to company standards.

The successful candidate should possess at least 3 years of relevant experience, with responsibilities including handling equipment and performing quality checks on parts. Basic hand tools and a high school diploma or equivalent are necessary.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience operating relevant machines efficiently.
• Ability to work from blueprints and shop mathematics.
• Ability to maintain and provide necessary tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate machines.
• Measure and inspect finished parts according to specifications.
• Deburr and package parts produced in the cell.

Skills

Machine setup

CNC turning

Blueprint reading

Using measuring instruments

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Brad Foote Gear Works is searching for a number of Machinist to join our team in Cicero, IL. This position will be responsible for Set-up, program, operate, and run the machine (experience with 5 axis, milling, manual turning, CNC turning, cell cutting & hobbing, tooth grinding, etc). The successful candidate must provide and maintain their own set of basic tools required to effectively carry out assigned responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set-up, program, operate, and run the machine (experience with 5 axis, milling, manual turning, CNC turning, cell cutting & hobbing, tooth grinding, etc)
• Check the Route Sheet, blueprint, and sketch for the operation and instructions and install piece/part into machine
• Measure rough material and divide stock to ensure 100% clean up and check run out part in machine
• Turn the first side per blueprint and Route Sheet instructions. Check all dimensions, remove the piece part from the machine, and make size corrections
• Follow the bar-coding procedures per the SOPs, operate YOUJI VTL, Hofler gear hob/gasher or equivalent plus ancillary equip., true up the outside diameter to run true within spec
• Deburr, stamp, inspect and package the parts produced in the cell
• Inform supervisor or lead for assisted setups when operation may require indication and alignment
• Stamp parts per SOP, follow bar‑coding procedures per SOP499
• Read and understand drawings of product, and understand all written work instructions
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• At least (3) years of experience with the functions of the machines and to operate them competently and efficiently preferred

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Set-up, program, operate, and run the machine (experience with 5 axis, milling, manual turning, CNC turning, cell cutting & hobbing, tooth grinding, etc)
• Use shop mathematics, micrometers, and measuring instruments
• Work from blueprints, sketches, route sheets and verbal orders
• Provide necessary hand tools, and measuring instruments
• Able to use company gauging

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend documents including technical information. Ability to speak effectively with vendors and as a representative of the Company.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables at the same time. The successful candidate must provide and maintain their own set of basic tools required to effectively carry out assigned responsibilities.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting or standing for periods of time; walking, climbing, crawling, bending, twisting or stooping; may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations if stepping into a manufacturing area; could be exposed to heat or humidity, cold or outside elements; PPE required while in manufacturing areas. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.