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CNC Operator

Job in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61131, USA
Listing for: Fisher Barton
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 64000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 64000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CNC Operator 1
Location: Loves Park

If you like learning about and using the latest gadgets, can work safely and efficiently as part of a team and are looking for an opportunity to grow, turn that passion into a career as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator. CNC Operators operate, set up, adjust, program, and troubleshoot CNC machines and tooling in a fast-paced environment, ensuring machines run smoothly, work at capacity without issue, and are appropriately maintained.

Fisher Barton values our 3C’s Culture, working every day to execute Customer Excellence, A Culture of Fairness, and Community Involvement.

At Level 1, You will:
  • Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics
  • Produce product by following work instructions
  • Gauge parts and read blueprints
  • Recognize when an insert/product goes out of tolerance, stop process, and seek assistance
  • Follow check sheets and using measurement instruments to verify parts are manufactured to customer specifications
  • Maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area
  • Collect and remove recyclable chips and shavings and transports to reclaiming area
  • Maintain all documentation as required
At Level 2, You will also:
  • Machine parts to print
  • Change inserts
  • Load feed mechanism and change inserts when necessary
  • Cross train other team members on CNC machine operations
  • Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer's operating instructions, and maintaining gears with way lube
  • Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and escalating issue as needed
  • Maintain all documentation as required
At Level 3, You will also:
  • Set up (including 3 part run off), operate, change fixtures on CNC VMs and other equipment
  • Monitor and control machine, tooling, and/or programming to ensure parts meet customer requirements
  • Follow check sheets and usingmeasuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and others to measure part features, and to check and/or inspect machining operations and finished product quality
  • Maintain tooling inventories
  • Maintain all documentation as required
At Level 4, You will also:
  • Set up (including 3 part run off), operate, change fixtures on CNC VMs and other equipment in a manner which minimizes downtime
  • Work with Engineering to program CNC machines
  • Monitor and control machine, tooling, and/or programming to ensure parts meet customer requirements
  • Maintain all documentation as required

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

Required Qualifications:

Required at Level 1:
  • Basic Math skills
  • Basic computer skills
Required at Level 2:
  • 1 Year of Previous CNC Operator experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 1
  • Able to use measurement instruments such as: caliper, height gage, micrometer
Required at Level 3:
  • 2 years CNC Setup Machining experienceor successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 2
  • Experience training or cross-training operators
Required at Level 4:
  • 4 years CNC Setup Machining experienceor successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 3
  • Tool replacement and pick up
  • CNC program modifications
Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred at Level 1:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 1+ years of Manufacturing experience
Preferred at Level 2:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 2+ years of CNC experience
  • Experience with trouble-shooting machines
  • Experience using special micrometers and gauges
Preferred at Level 3:
  • 4+ years of CNC Setup Machining experience with both short and long runs
  • Lean Manufacturing training
Preferred at Level 4:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of CNC Setup Machining experience with both short and long runs
  • Lean Manufacturing training
Physical | Visual Demands:
  • Ability to stand 8-12 hours a day
  • Ability to sit, stand, squat and bend
  • Reach overhead with one or both arms
  • Repetitive movement of lifting and placing parts on machines / up to 15 pounds
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

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