CNC Operator - 2nd Shift

CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC•Downers Grove, IL

2d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Operator - 2nd shift supports high-precision manufacturing by preparing, aligning, and optimizing CNC equipment for production. The role produces finished parts and components according to specifications and contributes to operational efficiency and continuous improvement. The operator works with CNC lathes and vertical machining centers, follows standard work instructions, monitors part and tool quality, and collaborates with the CMS in-process inspection team. This position is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. The posted salary range is $23.50 to $28.75 per hour, plus a $3.00 shift differential. The company follows a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a CNC machine operator.
Must be a lawful U.S. person due to ITAR restrictions.
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003, as amended, as required by the ATF for Chemring Energetic Devices employees.
Ability to maintain physical stability, control, and precision for tasks requiring delicate manipulation or fine motor skills.
Ability to use tools to make adjustments to machines and tooling.
Ability to communicate effectively within the CMS team environment and with other functional departments as required.
Ability to complete all work while adhering to safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

NIMS or trade school certificate.

Responsibilities

Interpret part drawings, including basic engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and use them to produce parts from raw stock to finished product.
Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
Adjust offsets to keep parts within drawing tolerances.
Monitor tool wear and document Tool Wear Sheets and Inspection Logs.
Operate CNC lathes and vertical machining centers while holding close tolerances on production runs.
Follow standard work instructions provided by the Set-Up Operator or CNC Programmer.
Monitor production quantities to ensure the correct number of parts are produced and output remains on pace with job requirements.
Check part dimensions against prints using micrometers, calipers, drop indicators, Go/No Go gages, functional gages, and precision gage blocks.
Prepare and finish parts, including washing and deburring parts and cutting stock; perform deburring while the machine is in operation.
Accurately clock in and out of jobs using PJD or MOD numbers and work closely with CMS in-process inspection.
Comply with applicable government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct, and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Perform special projects and additional duties as assigned.