Senior CNC Technician

Hydro-Gear; Sullivan (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Retirement Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Health & Wellness Program Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hydro-Gear is seeking a Senior CNC Technician to set up aluminum machining equipment and ensure parts meet specifications. The role supports the production cell, collaborating with maintenance and manufacturing engineering to resolve issues while driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity improvements.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of required training within 6 months. On-site work in Sullivan, IL with competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must complete all required training within 6 months of starting in the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform aluminum machining equipment set-up to meet part/process specifications.
• Ensure aluminum machining equipment stays in good working order and is producing parts to part/process specifications - work with maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and others to resolve issues.
• Support the production cell from a technical standpoint to meet goals for and improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.
• Monitor the quality of parts - and lead containment efforts for nonconforming materials.
• Interact with and support production operators in a positive and encouraging manner.
• Effectively communicate production cell equipment performance to the next shift.
• Timely communicate any risks to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance to production leadership.
• Participate in and be a leader for 6S organization efforts.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, standard works, work instructions, and other instructions.

Skills

Machining setup

Leadership

Safety & quality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Brief Description

Are you a hands-on, technically skilled leader who excels at machining setup, drives equipment performance, and takes ownership of quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aluminum production environment? If so, this position may be a great fit for you. As a Senior CNC Technican, you will set-up and ensure aluminum machining equipment is producing parts to documented specifications and support the production cell. You will work both independently and collaboratively to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals while maintaining program standards.

Visa Sponsorship

We are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require visa sponsorship.

Company

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Job Type

Full-time located in Sullivan, IL

Benefits

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• Weekly Paychecks!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, personal days for flexibility of time off
• Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Health & Wellness Program Benefits with incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement

Core Responsibilities Of Our Senior CNC Technician

• Perform aluminum machining equipment set-up to meet part/process specifications
• Ensure aluminum machining equipment stays in good working order and is producing parts to part/process specifications - work with maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and others to resolve issues
• Support the production cell from a technical standpoint to meet goals for and improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance
• Monitor the quality of parts - and lead containment efforts for nonconforming materials
• Interact with and support production operators in a positive and encouraging manner
• Effectively communicate production cell equipment performance to the next shift
• Timely communicate any risks to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance to production leadership
• Participate in and be a leader for 6S organization efforts
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, standard works, work instructions, and other instructions

About the Company

At Hydro-Gear, we offer a collaborative environment, professional growth opportunities, and the ability to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement makes this an exciting place to thrive, lead change, and drive meaningful results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must complete all required training within 6 months of starting in the role (if not already completed).