CNC Operator

CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC•Downers Grove, IL

5d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is hiring multiple CNC Operators at its Downers Grove, Illinois facility. The CNC Operator supports high-precision manufacturing by preparing, aligning, and optimizing CNC equipment for production. The role produces finished parts and components to specifications and contributes to operational efficiency and continuous improvement. The current salary range is $23.50 to $28.75 per hour. Compensation decisions may vary based on factors including education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and geography. Total compensation may also include a bonus, commission, or incentive program. CED offers a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms 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 lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to sit or stand in a machine shop environment; the role involves sitting most of the time and may involve brief periods of walking or standing.
Ability to use a computer.
Work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and oil mist; noise is usually moderate and may require ear protection.

Nice To Haves

NIMS or trade school certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret part drawings, including basic engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, to produce parts from raw stock to finished product.
Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
Adjust offsets to maintain part drawing tolerances.
Monitor tool wear and document Tool Wear Sheets and Inspection Logs.
Operate CNC lathes and Vertical Machining Centers while maintaining close tolerances on production runs.
Follow standard work instructions provided by the Set-Up Operator or CNC Programmer.
Monitor production quantities to ensure the required 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 gauges, functional gauges, and precision gauge blocks.
Prepare and finish parts, including washing, deburring, and cutting stock; deburr parts 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 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.
Complete all work while adhering to safety requirements.