NC Operator III - 1st Shift, Polymer Seals

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

7d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer! At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The NC Operator III is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for operating Numerical Control machine tools including, but not limited to, lathes, millers, EDM, etc., as needed to manufacture metal or plastic components. One or more machines may be running at the same time. Inspects work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to Engineering DWGS. Will record data for SPC, either manually or electronically. Cross checks other cell operators’ work for first piece inspection and advises of any quality issues. In addition, must be able to set up and run his/her own cell, may be required to assist and/or train other operators in the set-up and running of another cell. Works as part of a team and must be willing to support quality and production goals.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience with Numerical Control machines in a Manufacturing/Machine Shop.
Works with little supervision. No instructions required for routine work.
Ability to follow detailed operation process planning, written, and/or verbal instructions.
Requires a solid understanding of Numerical Control Programs and be able to read and understand machine code.
Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and blueprints.
Requires solid math skills and advanced math skills.
Ability to work in Machine Shop Environment.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in the manufacturing of components.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Requires lifting parts, tools, and fixtures weighing up to 35 lbs.
Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, i.e., extreme heat, cold, and noise.
Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms.
May require: repetitive elbow movements, rotating wrist movements, grasping, squeezing and handling objects, tools or controls.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. and may be required to crouch, kneel or bend and reach above shoulder height.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of the job the employee works near moving mechanical parts.
Ability to work and walk about in a manufacturing shop floor environment, wear required protective clothing, i.e., steel toe shoes and safety glasses.
Exposure to high levels of noise and temperature exist daily in the work environment.
Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

Responsibilities

Operates Numerical Control machine tools in a cellular environment, including lathes and millers.
Operates machine controller to download (electronically transfer) part program files.
Performs work from operation and planning packages, which include process sheets, tooling lists, set-up sheets, program code and blueprints.
Converts, edits, and may add lines of code to programs as required.
Performs minor to complex set-ups that include changing fixtures on the miller, changing tool holders on both lathes and millers, and make electronic tooling offsets to adjust tool position and piece part characteristics.
Exercises independent judgment in determining adjustments to be made to machinery to produce parts to meet drawing dimensions. Must support Chesterton Quality Policies.
Inspects work and performs Quality checks and records data for SPC as required. Makes necessary changes to tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds to produce in spec parts.
Maintains safe and clean work area on a daily basis. Keeps informed of and follows machine shop safety policies and procedures.
Checks own work with Inspection tools, gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc., and has work cross-checked by a Quality Control Inspector as needed.
May be required to debur parts; do subassembly work, press pins, and /or faces into fabricated components; mark, etch, stamp, or engrave as needed to complete a part in a cellular component.
May be required to perform other manufacturing support functions as needed.
Ability to train other operators as required.
Must possess the ability and willingness to participate in continuous improvement activities and is forth coming with improvement suggestions.
This specific role/function is subject to our On-Call Policy and may be required to remain available during off-schedule hours to support the business needs.

Benefits

Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!