Senior Machine Operator

Centracore; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Centracore in Saint Clair, MI is seeking a Machine Operator to set up fixtures on machining centers, load CNC programs, and help train team members. You will work with iron, steel, and aluminum parts, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining safety and cleanliness on the shop floor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and practical experience with machining centers, GD&T, and basic inspection tools.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GD&T symbols, tolerance stack-up, and other drafting notations.
• Knowledge of horizontal and vertical machining centers, G&M code programming.
• Ability to operate safely with proper PPE and in an industrial setting.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to procedures.
• Basic arithmetic for tracking production and scrap rates.
• Able to run different jobs across the shop.

Responsibilities

• Set up fixtures on machining centers and load CNC Programs.
• Clean and Inspect fixtures being taken off the machining centers.
• Assist in Machine Operator training and coaching and troubleshooting of existing equipment and processes.
• Produce and/or assemble machined parts made of iron, steel, and aluminum at an acceptable standard rate.
• Deburr machined parts using hand tools and pneumatic tools.
• Perform in-process inspection of machined and assembled parts using basic measuring tools, go/no-go gages, thread gages, and special gages.
• Accurately record production rates, scrap counts, and other documented data as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area using basic housekeeping supplies.

Skills

GD&T symbols

Tolerance stack-up

Drafting symbols

Machining centers

G&M code programming

PPE aware

Attendance record

Willingness to learn

Basic arithmetic

Flexible to run jobs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Set up fixtures on machining centers and load CNC Programs
• Clean and Inspect fixtures being taken off the machining centers.
• Assist in Machine Operator training and coaching and troubleshooting of existing equipment and processes.
• Produce and/or assemble machined parts made of iron, steel, and aluminum at an acceptable standard rate.
• Deburr machined parts using hand tools and pneumatic tools.
• Perform in-process inspection of machined and assembled parts using basic measuring tools, go/no-go gages, thread gages, and special gages.
• Accurately record production rates, scrap counts, and other documented data as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area using basic housekeeping supplies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GD&T symbols, tolerance stack up, and other common drafting symbols and notations.
• Knowledge of horizontal and vertical machining centers, operation of the controllers, parameters, and G & M code programming.
• Ability to function in an industrial environment safely by utilizing proper PPE.
• Dependable attendance record and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to procedures.
• Basic arithmetic for tracking production and scrap rates.
• Ability to be flexible and run different jobs throughout the shop.

Education & Experience

Candidates for the position of Machine Operator should have completed or be on track to complete a high school diploma or graduate equivalent diploma (GED).

Prior experience in manufacturing or assembly is encouraged but may not be required at the discretion of the hiring team.

At least 3 years of Machine Operating experience.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the candidate to be able to stand, kneel, climb, and lift up to 75lbs.

repeatedly for a 10-hour workday.

Working conditions may be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

Candidates must be willing to work overtime if required to meet production objectives and timing.

Safety Requirements

Employee’s must be willing and capable to wear Safety Glasses (Non-Tinted) and Safety Toe shoes or boots on the shop floor as well as Ear Plugs at machining centers.

The use of a forklift or crane may be required.

The wearing of gloves is as needed.

Ear buds and radios are not permitted on the shop floor.