Night-Shift CNC Machinist Specialist: Precision & Setup

Cope Plastics, Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Cope Plastics, Inc. in Alton, IL seeks an experienced CNC Machinist for a 3rd shift (11pm–7am). The position starts at $21.97/hour with a $3/hour shift differential for specialized NC machining work that delivers high‑quality parts to tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates will set up horizontal mills and multiplex lathes, read complex drawings, adjust tooling and offsets, and perform final inspections to ensure precise, consistent production while upholding safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school education or GED and broad knowledge of machining techniques.
• Four years of diversified manufacturing experience with NC machines.
• Ability to set up H Mill and multiplex lathe; understand 4th axis machining.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, verify, and download programs; operate NC machines to close tolerances.
• Code tool arrangements, fixtures, and machine calibrations for two lathe systems.
• Mount tooling, calibrate fixtures, and verify dimensions against references.
• Inspect work with precision instruments and maintain tolerance per drawings.
• Identify and report programming/operation errors; work with engineering to fix.
• Deburr, inspect final parts, complete paperwork, and prepare for transport.
• Set up machines and train operators on lower classification.

Skills

CNC operation

Machining techniques

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Horizontal mills

Multiplex lathe

Job description

Cope Plastics, Inc. in Alton, IL seeks an experienced CNC Machinist for a 3rd shift (11pm–7am). The position starts at $21.97/hour with a $3/hour shift differential for specialized NC machining work that delivers high‑quality parts to tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates will set up horizontal mills and multiplex lathes, read complex drawings, adjust tooling and offsets, and perform final inspections to ensure precise, consistent production while upholding safety and teamwork.