Night Shift CNC Machinist: Precision Lathe & Mill Pro

Cope Plastics Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cope Plastics Inc. in Alton, IL is seeking a skilled machinist to operate and set up CNC lathes and mills, read blueprints, and maintain tolerances. This full-time third shift position starts at $30/hour with a $3/hour shift differential and requires a high school diploma plus four years of manufacturing experience.

Applicants should be proficient with NC machines, understand tooling, offsets, and fixture setups, and be prepared to work in a constraint-driven, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Education: high school education or GED; skilled machining techniques.
• Experience: four years of diversified manufacturing experience including NC machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, verify and operate NC machines to meet tolerances.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and specifications.
• Calibrate fixtures, tool offset, and machine settings for multiple operations.
• Inspect parts and maintain quality throughout the process.
• Assist with troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Train operators on setup procedures and safety.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading blueprints

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Horizontal mills

Multiplex lathe

Job description

Cope Plastics Inc. in Alton, IL is seeking a skilled machinist to operate and set up CNC lathes and mills, read blueprints, and maintain tolerances. This full-time third shift position starts at $30/hour with a $3/hour shift differential and requires a high school diploma plus four years of manufacturing experience.

Applicants should be proficient with NC machines, understand tooling, offsets, and fixture setups, and be prepared to work in a constraint-driven, quality-focused environment.