Precision Machine Operator

Urschel Laboratories, Inc.; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonus

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance from 1

Low premiums/deductibles

Free Health Clinic

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Onsite gym with trainers

Education reimbursement

Community involvement

Job summary

Urschel Laboratories, Inc. in Chesterton, Indiana is seeking a Precision Machine Operator for 2nd shift in the Lathe department.

The full-time role may require Friday work based on workloads, with starting pay of $29.18/hour plus a 5% shift differential. You will operate Star CNC Swiss-type Automatic Lathes, interpret engineering prints, inspect parts with precision gauges, document tolerances, and ensure quality throughout the run.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering prints and job notes.
• Proficient in machining operations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate Star CNC Swiss-type Automatic Lathes to machine parts from bar stock.
• Use precision measuring instruments and gaging to verify inspections.
• Document tolerances and ensure part quality throughout runs.
• Clean and deburr parts per Urschel specification.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Star CNC Swiss-type Lathes

Job description

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has an opening for a Precision Machine Operator for our 2nd shift operations in the Lathe department working full-time Monday- Thursday and may require working on Friday based on workloads.

Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.

Starting pay is $29.18/hour + 5% Shift Differential

Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:

• Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1 st Day of Employment
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

A day in the life of a Precision Machine Operator involves the operation of Star CNC Swiss-type Automatic Lathes to machine parts from bar stock. Uses various types of precision measuring instruments and gaging to verify and document inspections. Performs all necessary tasks required to complete the process.

Qualified applicants must have a minimum of one-year work experience in a manufacturing environment with a high school diploma or equivalent. This position requires the ability to interpret engineering prints and job notes, perform a variety of machining operations to close and interrelated tolerances, repetitively loads and unloads parts into machine(s), inspects and documents tolerances from engineering prints throughout entire part run, thoroughly cleans and deburrs parts according to Urschel specification, and performs any other necessary task to complete the manufacturing process. Physical demands include continuous durations of standing, with frequent durations of walking, wrist movement, forearm rotation, and use of vibratory tools.

Applications will be accepted through Thursday, October 15, 2026.

EEO/Veterans/Disability

Date Posted:10/1/2026