CNC Milling Machinist - 2nd Shift

HBM Holdings•Roscoe, IL
•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Schafer Industries is hiring a CNC Milling Machinist for its Schafer Gear Works operation in Roscoe, Illinois. The role sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and computer numerical control machines to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts. The machinist solves machine and part problems, maintains productivity, and continually works to improve production. The posting references a 2nd Shift title, while the position summary describes the opening as 1st Shift. The position is performed at the designated facility 100% of the time unless directed otherwise by a manager or supervisor. The manufacturing facility is air-conditioned and heated, with possible exposure to noise, dust, fumes, physical, chemical, and biological hazards, solvents, oils, and detergents. The role requires physical stamina, including standing and walking for extended periods on hard surfaces and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

  • Two-year certification from a technical school and/or two years of experience setting up and running production.
  • Must be able to communicate in English.
  • Ability to use a computer.
  • Ability to complete forms and take messages legibly and accurately.
  • Physical ability and stamina to walk, stand, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push, kneel, bend, stoop, reach above and below waist level, and twist for extended periods on cement or other hard surfaces.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Read work orders and specification sheets before operating machinery; power machines up and down properly, load and unload parts, select appropriate tooling, and change work-holding devices and tools as needed.
  • Adjust and operate numeric and computer-numeric-controlled machining centers.
  • Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequences, and setup requirements.
  • Verify that finished work pieces conform to specifications, maintain and improve part quality, follow work instructions and company procedures, and complete quality certification requirements for the assigned area.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, monitor machines for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjust machine controls as needed, and install and test replacement parts.
  • Work with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining problems.
  • Improve machine productivity, measure and mark work pieces for machining, monitor tool life and tooling costs, reduce setup downtime, prepare tooling and materials for computer setups, and maintain the 6S program in the assigned area.
  • Refer problems or complaints to the appropriate person, support company policies and procedures, report when assignments cannot be completed, contribute to quality improvements, and perform other job-related duties.
  • Help evaluate applicants' knowledge for the cell, pass vital information to subsequent shifts in the logbook, train new personnel, and assist with or train in other machine-center cell areas as needed.

Benefits

  • $1,000 sign-on bonus
  • 401(k) match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Training and career-development opportunities
  • Competitive pay and benefits
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