Turret Operator 1 (2nd Shift)

Methode Electronics; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 24,989 - 33,723; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Hearing Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Time Off Benefits

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

Methode Electronics is seeking a CNC Turret Punch Press Operator in Rolling Meadows, IL to set up, run, and maintain turret punch operations on sheet metal. You will perform programming-based first-time setups for new products and ensure output meets design specs.

The role requires shift availability (2:30 PM–11:00 PM), reading blueprints, and adherence to safety protocols. Competitive hourly wages and overtime opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• ITAR: U.S. citizen or eligible to access export-controlled information.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2+ years setting up and operating machines, or training/certification may suffice.
• Ability to read blueprints or drawings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and changeover CNC turret punch press equipment to meet product specs.
• Perform first-time set up for new products via programming, profiling, and adjustments.
• Operate equipment to meet production and quality targets; make minor output adjustments.
• Perform manual operations: load/unload sheet metal, stage and deburr parts.
• Inspect outputs with calipers, micrometers, gauges to verify dimensions and workmanship.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly maintenance per manuals or work instructions.
• Keep work areas clean and safe; comply with safety rules.
• Forklift experience desired or obtain forklift certification.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English proficiency

Machining basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Performs set-up, operation, and minor maintenance of CNC turret punch press equipment in assigned work area to fabricate sheet metal components from flat stock.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform machine set-up/changeover on CNC turret punch press equipment to produce the required product or components by making mechanical adjustments (tooling, dies) to meet product specifications
• Perform first time set-up of equipment for new products through programming, profiling, and mechanical/software adjustments
• Operate equipment to achieve production requirements and quality goals. Make minor adjustments to correct machine output as needed
• Perform manual production operations as required, e.g., load and unload sheet metal stock, stage and deburr finished parts
• Use of calipers, micrometers, gauges to inspect machine output to verify proper part configuration and workmanship standards are being met
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities in accordance with machine operation manual or maintenance work instruction
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas and comply with all safety rules
• Forklift experience desired or ability to get/maintain forklift certification
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Due to U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or otherwise qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.62). Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to access export-controlled information.
• Must be available to work second shift core hours (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM), including overtime and weekend hours as needed to support production requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2+ years of experience setting up and operating machines, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification
• Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints or drawings
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $18.14 - $24.48 hourly.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks requiring hand eye coordination for assembling parts, occasional immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing to perform various duties, occasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various duties, extended sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstation.

Benefits and Perks

• Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
• Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
• Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.