1st Shift CNC Machine Operator

Middleby•Elgin, IL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

ELGIN, IL Responsibilities Set up and operate CNC Mills or Lathes. Plan, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of fixtures and tools. Work from existing programs, equipment manuals, prints, work orders and instructions. Work with engineering personnel and operators to coordinate machining of work pieces. Set up equipment using common hand tools, set controls and input program instructions to get maximum capacity out of equipment. Insert and indicate in tooling, modify programs as necessary and operate equipment. Run test samples and check with required tooling as necessary, monitor equipment operation and make operating adjustments as required. Gauge finished work piece to ensure part is within tolerances. Finish work piece using grinders, mills, EDM, and honing equipment. Clean and put away precision measuring and electronic testing equipment. Clean and lubricate equipment as necessary, use correct type and amount of lubrication and apply lubricants neatly. Fill out parts requisitions, tool requests, and other required paperwork. Follow all written quality and other procedures. Other duties as assigned. Requirements 4+ years of experience setting up / running CNC lathes with Fanuc controls. Experience machining stainless steel and non-ferrous materials. Knowledge of machines with live tooling, tailstock & sub-spindle transfers highly desired. Multi-turret machine experience a plus. Feature Cam or Fusion 360 programming knowledge and experience is a plus CAD/CAM knowledge is helpful but not required Able to read micrometer, gauges and comparator. Also able to read blueprints. Good computer skills and math skills Good verbal & written communication skills Good organization skills; able to prioritize and plan multiple tasks simultaneously Self-motivated; proactive in improving processes and anticipating needs/problems Team player; able to work well with a wide variety of people Quality and safety focused Able to read and write fluently in English Must be willing to work some overtime Standard Benefits Middleby Packaging Solutions offers a range of available benefits to all employees, including available medical, dental and vision programs. Company paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance. Other benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays and company matched 401K. Middleby Packaging Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

4+ years of experience setting up / running CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
Experience machining stainless steel and non-ferrous materials.
Knowledge of machines with live tooling, tailstock & sub-spindle transfers highly desired.
Multi-turret machine experience a plus.
Feature Cam or Fusion 360 programming knowledge and experience is a plus
CAD/CAM knowledge is helpful but not required
Able to read micrometer, gauges and comparator. Also able to read blueprints.
Good computer skills and math skills
Good verbal & written communication skills
Good organization skills; able to prioritize and plan multiple tasks simultaneously
Self-motivated; proactive in improving processes and anticipating needs/problems
Team player; able to work well with a wide variety of people
Quality and safety focused
Able to read and write fluently in English
Must be willing to work some overtime

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of machines with live tooling, tailstock & sub-spindle transfers highly desired.
Multi-turret machine experience a plus.
Feature Cam or Fusion 360 programming knowledge and experience is a plus
CAD/CAM knowledge is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC Mills or Lathes.
Plan, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of fixtures and tools.
Work from existing programs, equipment manuals, prints, work orders and instructions.
Work with engineering personnel and operators to coordinate machining of work pieces.
Set up equipment using common hand tools, set controls and input program instructions to get maximum capacity out of equipment.
Insert and indicate in tooling, modify programs as necessary and operate equipment.
Run test samples and check with required tooling as necessary, monitor equipment operation and make operating adjustments as required.
Gauge finished work piece to ensure part is within tolerances.
Finish work piece using grinders, mills, EDM, and honing equipment.
Clean and put away precision measuring and electronic testing equipment.
Clean and lubricate equipment as necessary, use correct type and amount of lubrication and apply lubricants neatly.
Fill out parts requisitions, tool requests, and other required paperwork.
Follow all written quality and other procedures.
Other duties as assigned.