CNC Machine Operator; 2nd Shift

Who We Are

Founded in 1946, Water Saver Faucet Co. manufactures precision valves, faucets, and other related products for science laboratories. We are a third-generation, family-owned company that is the worldwide leader in our industry. Water Saver offers a workplace environment that rewards commitment, talent, and the drive for excellence.

We love Chicago and have always been here. Our headquarters and main manufacturing facility is located in a LEED Gold certified, state‑of‑the‑art 125,000 square foot building located at Erie and Halsted Streets in River North. This facility has gated‑off street parking, is close to the Kennedy Expressway (I‑90), and is easily accessible by public transportation. We are a 5‑minute walk from the Blue Line Grand station.

Clean, safe and air‑conditioned manufacturing facility.

When we say that “our people are our biggest asset,” we mean it. Whatever your career goals are, we believe in developing talent from within. We create opportunities for dedicated employees to grow and advance. We promote from within and support continuing education, technical training, and skills development. We offer a workplace environment that rewards commitment, talent, and the drive for excellence, with a commitment to work‑life balance.

Due to continuing growth in our business, we have openings for CNC machine operators. You will be responsible for operating CNC lathes and mills, turning valuable castings, forgings, and bar stock into quality parts for our customers.

• Operate CNC lathes, mills, and robots.
• Perform tool and insert changes.
• Follow written instructions and check parts for conformance to blueprints.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust as needed.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform basic maintenance on CNC machines.
• Work from process sheets, blueprints, setup sheets, setup cards, machine status boards, as well as verbal/written instructions.
• Work with supervisor, programmer, and support teams to resolve problems.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

• 2+ years’ experience in a precision machining environment or CNC training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to handle all basic CNC machining operations including changing inserts, touching off tools, and making offsets.
• Ability to use common shop measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, and gauges) to complete inspection documentation.
• Experience with horizontal lathe or mill including set‑up.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

• Experience on Okuma or Nakamura lathes or mills.
• Fanuc Robo Drills.
• Universal Robots.
• Fanuc robots.

• Starting pay rate depends on experience.
• Plus $4.50 second shift differential.
• Weekly attendance bonus of $1.25 per hour.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Paid weekly, every Friday.
• BCBS PPO and HMO medical insurance.
• BCBS life, AD&D and short‑term disability insurance.
• BCBS dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.

Water Saver Faucet Co. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a safe and healthy work environment. The candidate evaluation process includes a physical exam (including a drug test), background and reference checks, and tests for reading comprehension and basic math.