CNC Machining

Founded 75 years ago, Water Saver Faucet Co. manufactures specialized faucets, valves and related products for use in science laboratories. We are a family-owned company and the largest manufacturers of these products in the world. Quality, innovation and service to our customers drive our success.

Job Title: Multiple

Department: Machine Shop

Reports To: Machine Shop Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $20-$30

Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

Founded 75 years ago, Water Saver Faucet Co. manufactures specialized faucets, valves and related products for use in science laboratories. We are a family-owned company and the largest manufacturers of these products in the world. Quality, innovation and service to our customers drive our success.

We love Chicago and have always been here. We are located in a modern 120,000 square foot facility in River West northwest of downtown Chicago. This is a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant where we employ 160 people. We have gated off-street parking, are close to I90 and have easy access to public transportation.

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.

Join our active, climate-controlled precision manufacturing team on the shop floor. We are seeking motivated individuals for multiple machine operation and CNC setup roles across various experience levels.

• Education:
  
  A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required for all roles.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read blueprints, operate basic CNC machining tools, use shop measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gages), and work with horizontal lathes or mills.
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach throughout an 8-hour shift, as well as lift and carry up to 35 pounds unassisted.
• Safety & Standards:
  Strict compliance with facility 5S guidelines and continuous use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hand protection.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Experience with Okuma or Nakamura lathes/mills, Fanuc Robodrills, or robotics (Fanuc, Universal Robots) is a plus.

• Machine Operator I:
  Responsible for entry-level machine operation, loading and unloading parts, part deburring, basic quality control checks, routine maintenance, and production logging. Requires 1 year of precision machining experience or CNC training.
• Machine Operator II:
  Responsible for general CNC machine operation, loading bar stock, responding to basic alarms, executing quality inspections, and maintaining production reports. Requires 2-3 years of precision machining experience or CNC training.
• CNC Operator I:
  Manages CNC machine operations, recovering and troubleshooting machines & robots, conducting full quality control and CMM checks, routine maintenance, and tracking production. Requires 3 years of precision machining experience or CNC training.
• CNC Operator II:
  Handles advanced operations including changing inserts, making tool offsets, clearing alarms, troubleshooting issues, CMM quality checks, and production reporting. Requires 3-5 years of cnc machining experience.
• CNC Setup / Operator I:
  Responsible for setting up repeat jobs on a limited group of machines, making tool offsets, changing inserts, running parts, clearing alarms, and managing quality control and CMM processes. Requires 5+ years of cnc machining experience & CNC Setup.

• Opportunity to earn an additional $1.25 an hour for perfect attendance every two weeks
• Pay increases after a 90 day probationary period.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Insurance plans; HMO, PPO, and HSA options after 90 days
• Vision and Dental insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Five paid sick days per year.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Water Saver Faucet Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all personnel. All…