CNC Machinist I

Dover Corporation•Skokie, IL

About The Position

The CNC Machinist I operates CNC and other machining equipment, loading and tending runs of parts or performing one-step operations on individual parts. The role positions and secures tools and workpieces, reads blueprints and job instructions, verifies machined parts against specifications, makes offset corrections, and monitors machine operations for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. It also includes pressure testing parts, maintaining housekeeping through 5S, coolant replacement, and TPM, and rotating to other team positions when production requires. The team member is expected to work safely, attend regularly as scheduled, follow quality procedures and standards including ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003, and contribute to quality objectives, team meetings, and problem-solving. The work takes place primarily in a shop environment, with possible occasional work in an office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CNC training or exposure.
Experience reading blueprints.
Ability to run CNC equipment in one cell, including changing jaws, changing tools and touching off, loading programs, and running a first piece to obtain QC approval.
Proficient reading, writing, and computation skills.
Good mechanical aptitude, demonstrated through success in previous machine operation or similar activities.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to continuously improve and learn new skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
Ability to problem-solve effectively.
Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Ability to stand continuously; grasp repetitively; and perform fine manipulation with the hands repetitively.
Ability to walk, bend, squat, or twist frequently and push or pull repetitively.
Ability to lift 5–20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.

Responsibilities

Work safely and without injury.
Load and tend runs of parts or perform one-step operations on individual parts.
Position and secure tools in holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers, and fixtures.
Verify that machined workpieces conform to specifications.
Read blueprints, job orders, tooling instructions, and standard charts for dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements.
Follow quality regulations, standards, policies, and work procedures, including ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003.
Index turrets and adjust tool positions at each station to provide clearance and machine specified dimensions and tolerances.
Start and monitor machine operation, detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
Pressure test parts according to drawings or work procedures.
Perform housekeeping duties, including 5S, coolant replacement, and TPM.
Perform simple inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.
Make offset corrections to maintain quality.
Rotate into other team positions as needed to meet production requirements.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance as scheduled.
Implement quality policies and procedures in daily duties and responsibilities.
Participate in defining strategies for quality objectives and in team system reviews as appropriate.
Participate in team meetings, including safety and problem-solving meetings.
Problem-solve individually or as part of a group as required.