1st Shift CNC Lathe Machinist elgin, il

1st Shift CNC Lathe Machinist - Elgin, IL

Experience Level: Mid-senior
Experience Required: 4 Years
Education Level: All education levels
Job Function: Engineering
Industry: Packaging and Containers
Compensation: View salary
Total Position: 1
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: No

Set up and operate CNC Lathes. Plan, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of fixtures and tools. Work from existing programs, equipment manuals, prints, work orders and instructions.

Work with engineering personnel and operators to coordinate machining of work pieces. Set up equipment using common hand tools, set controls and input program instructions to get maximum capacity out of equipment.

Insert and indicate in tooling, modify programs as necessary and operate equipment. Run test samples and check with required tooling as necessary, monitor equipment operation and make operating adjustments as required.

Gauge finished work piece to ensure part is within tolerances. Finish work piece using grinders, mills, EDM, and honing equipment. Clean and put away precision measuring and electronic testing equipment. Clean and lubricate equipment as necessary, use correct type and amount of lubrication and apply lubricants neatly.

Fill out parts requisitions, tool requests, and other required paperwork. Follow all written quality and other procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Offers a range of available benefits to all employees, including available medical, dental and vision programs. Company paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance. Other benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays and company matched 401K.

4+ years of experience setting up / running CNC lathes with Fanuc controls. Experience machining stainless steel and non-ferrous materials. Knowledge of machines with live tooling, tailstock & sub-spindle transfers highly desired. Multi-turret machine experience a plus.

Feature Cam or Fusion 360 programming knowledge and experience is a plus. CAD/CAM knowledge is helpful but not required. Able to read micrometer, gauges and comparator. Also able to read blueprints. Good computer skills and math skills. Good verbal & written communication skills.

Good organization skills; able to prioritize and plan multiple tasks simultaneously. Self-motivated; proactive in improving processes and anticipating needs/problems. Team player; able to work well with a wide variety of people. Quality and safety focused. Able to read and write fluently in English. Must be willing to work some overtime.

• 4+ years of experience setting up / running CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
• Experience machining stainless steel and non-ferrous materials.
• Knowledge of machines with live tooling, tailstock & sub-spindle transfers highly desired.
• Multi-turret machine experience a plus.
• Feature Cam or Fusion 360 programming knowledge and experience is a plus.
• CAD/CAM knowledge is helpful but not required.
• Able to read micrometer, gauges and comparator. Also able to read blueprints.
• Good computer skills and math skills.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Good organization skills; able to prioritize and plan multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated; proactive in improving processes and anticipating needs/problems.
• Team player; able to work well with a wide variety of people.
• Quality and safety focused.
• Able to read and write fluently in English.
• Must be willing to work some overtime.