NC Operator

Overview

Our benefits offering include:

• Work Today, get paid tomorrow – withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• 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 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!

This job can be described as:

At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The NC Operator I 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. Works as part of a team and must be willing to support quality and production goals.

Job Model: On-Site

All fully remote positions have no regular expected onsite scheduled days. Fully remote employees may be required to come onsite due to business needs.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

• Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Operates Numerical Control machine tools in a cellular environment, including lathes and millers. Does minor tool set up involving changing inserts, end mills, drills, counter sinks, etc.
• 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.
• Inspects work and performs quality checks and records data for SPC as required. Stops process and notifies supervisor when parts measure out‑of‑tolerance.
• Maintains safe and clean work area daily. 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.
• May be required to deburr parts; do subassembly work, press pins, and/or face 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.
• 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.

• Machinist certification or 1‑3 years related experience with numerical control machines.
• Works under close supervision. May take direction from supervisor, Lead, or trainer.
• Ability to follow detailed operation process planning, written, and/or verbal instructions.
• Requires a basic understanding of Numerical Control Programs.
• Ability to read and understand machine code.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Requires general math skills.
• Ability to work in Machine Shop Environment.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• 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.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…