CNC Operator​/Programmer; Evening, and Weekend Night Shift​/s) Production - John Crane

Location:

United States

:

REF
6368H

Job Function:

Production

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Must have previous CNC machining experience.

Evenings, Weekend Day and Night Shifts are available.

Evening Shift (Mon
- Thurs, works 10 hours daily during the P.M.)

Day shift prefers someone with experience on Mazak lathe (exp. on Haas and DMG lathe is a plus).

Evening shift prefers someone with experience on Mazak mill (exp. on Integrex and Haas mill is a plus).

This position is a hybrid Operator/Programmer role with primary responsibility for machining operations, while also supporting programming activities on the shop floor. The role requires balancing hands-on production work with programming responsibilities driven by business needs.

Key specific responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving production program issues, developing offline CNC programs for critical paths or bottlenecks based on shop floor priorities, and supporting new product introductions and project-related programming activities. The position also focuses on improving programming efficiency to optimize cycle times, increase throughput, and maximize machine utilization.

As a standard requirement, the employee is expected to perform and accurately document manufacturing activities in alignment with company objectives and quality standards. The role demands the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks while adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities also include setting up and operating lathes, mills, and CNC machines in a safe and efficient manner.

• Utilizes knowledge of shop mathematics, charts and tables.
• Trains and assists other CNC set up operators.
• Works from factory work orders, prints and written or verbal instructions.
• Notifies supervisor of shop and tooling requirements.
• Operates CNC machines as assigned and may be required to operate more than one machine simultaneously.

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Must have proven ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Associates or technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ work experience in manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of Edge Cam or Fusion 360 preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time; a minimum of 2 hours.
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, shop, warehouse, or manufacturing plant.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
• Must have manual dexterity and coordination to operate office…