CNC Operator 1

Fisher-Barton•Loves Park, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher Barton is hiring a CNC Operator to operate, set up, adjust, program, and troubleshoot CNC machines and tooling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role helps ensure machines run smoothly, operate at capacity, and are properly maintained. Responsibilities vary by operator level, with higher levels adding machining, setup, troubleshooting, training, tooling, and programming duties. At Level 1, the operator follows safety, quality, and ethics procedures; produces product according to work instructions; gauges parts and reads blueprints; stops work and seeks assistance when parts or inserts go out of tolerance; uses check sheets and measurement instruments to verify customer specifications; maintains housekeeping and 5S; collects recyclable chips and shavings for reclaiming; and maintains required documentation. At Level 2, the operator also machines parts to print, changes inserts, loads feed mechanisms, cross-trains team members, performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, escalates issues as needed, and maintains documentation. At Level 3, the operator also sets up and operates CNC VMs and other equipment, including three-part runoffs and fixture changes; monitors and controls machines, tooling, and programming to meet customer requirements; measures part features and inspects machining operations and finished-product quality using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges; maintains tooling inventories; and maintains documentation. At Level 4, the operator performs CNC setups and operations, including three-part runoffs and fixture changes, in a manner that minimizes downtime; works with Engineering to program CNC machines; monitors and controls machines, tooling, and programming to meet customer requirements; and maintains documentation. Responsibilities may extend across technical fields or functions. The position is based in a manufacturing environment in Loves Park, Illinois, and is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Requirements

Level 1: Basic math skills.
Level 1: Basic computer skills.
Level 2: One year of previous CNC Operator experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 1.
Level 2: Ability to use measurement instruments such as calipers, height gauges, and micrometers.
Level 3: Two years of CNC setup machining experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 2.
Level 3: CNC equipment operation and troubleshooting experience.
Level 3: Experience training or cross-training operators.
Level 4: Four years of CNC setup machining experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 3.
Level 4: Tool replacement and pick-up experience, and CNC program modification skills.
Ability to stand for 8–12 hours a day; sit, stand, squat, and bend; reach overhead with one or both arms; repeatedly lift and place parts weighing up to 15 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; and occasionally push or pull up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Level 1: High school diploma or equivalent.
Level 1: One or more years of manufacturing experience.
Level 2: High school diploma or equivalent.
Level 2: Two or more years of CNC experience.
Level 2: Experience troubleshooting machines.
Level 2: Experience using special micrometers and gauges.
Level 3: Four or more years of CNC setup machining experience with both short and long runs.
Level 3: Experience working on Mori Seiki, G&L, Haas, or Okuma machines.
Level 3: Lean Manufacturing training.
Level 4: High school diploma or equivalent.
Level 4: Five or more years of CNC setup machining experience with both short and long runs.
Level 4: Experience working on Mori Seiki, G&L, Haas, or Okuma machines.
Level 4: Lean Manufacturing training.

Responsibilities

Follow Fisher Barton safety and quality procedures and regulations, and the business code of ethics.
Produce products according to work instructions; gauge parts and read blueprints.
Recognize when an insert or product is out of tolerance, stop the process, and seek assistance.
Use check sheets and measurement instruments to verify that parts meet customer specifications.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area.
Collect recyclable chips and shavings and transport them to the reclaiming area.
Maintain required documentation.
At Level 2, machine parts to print; change inserts; load feed mechanisms; cross-train team members on CNC machine operations; perform preventive maintenance; and troubleshoot and escalate equipment malfunctions as needed.
At Level 3, set up and operate CNC VMs and other equipment, including three-part runoffs and fixture changes; monitor and control machines, tooling, and programming; measure and inspect parts and finished-product quality; and maintain tooling inventories.
At Level 4, set up and operate CNC VMs and other equipment, including three-part runoffs and fixture changes, while minimizing downtime; work with Engineering to program CNC machines; and monitor and control machines, tooling, and programming to meet customer requirements.

Benefits

Safety footwear and prescription safety eye glass benefits.
ESOP (employee ownership).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance.
Employee, spouse, and child life insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Prescription drug benefits.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
96 hours (12 days) of paid time off to start.
10 paid holidays per year.
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans.
Eligibility to participate in the ONE Fisher Barton Quarterly Bonus Plan.
Tuition assistance.
Wellness programs.
Apprenticeship programs.
Off-site team-building events, on-site cookouts and celebrations, birthday and anniversary recognition, and holiday parties.