CNC Operator

GWS Tool Group • Batavia, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Operator will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide cutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programs. This role involves facilitating and operating CNC machines by programming, setup, operating the CNC machine, inspecting tools for visible flaws, and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product. GWS Tool Group is a North American company specializing in custom, standard, and modified standard cutting tools. They are known for their "Custom Comes Standard" philosophy, providing customized tooling needs designed and manufactured in their various factories. GWS Tool Group is part of the Sandvik Group, a global engineering company focused on enhancing customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability, with approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 127 billion SEK in 2023.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.
• Develops skills to perform basic, repetitive and manual activities in the job.
• Understands own tasks and how they relate to others in the team.
• Uses existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks; has limited opportunity to solve problems.
• Requires basic communication skills and common courtesy.
• Use assigned methods, tools and processes.
• Support sharing of best practices.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of CNC Operator experience is preferred.
• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but not required.
• A well rounded knowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred but not required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Programming experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints.
• Inspect tools for defects using quality control tools.
• Responsible for accurate programming and machine operation.
• Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.
• Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Managers.
• Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.
• Other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees