CNC Machine Operator

2 weeks ago


Loves Park, Illinois, United States Professional Plastics Full time
Job Overview

Professional Plastics stands as a premier distributor of high-performance engineering plastic materials. Since our inception in 1984, we have expanded to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore, and Taiwan. As a family-owned enterprise, we prioritize hard work, integrity, and ethical practices.

We are currently seeking dedicated professionals who align with our core values and wish to contribute to a vibrant team environment. Professional Plastics is committed to equal employment opportunities and provides competitive compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setup, program, and operate CNC machinery.
  • Plan and execute various machining operations using numerical control machines, including mills, lathes, routers, and saws, to fabricate plastic or metal components according to precise specifications.
  • Interpret complex drawings, programming sheets, and process documentation to ascertain the required tasks.
  • Conduct diverse operations on numerical control machines.
  • Perform related tasks to achieve tight tolerances.
  • Review setup sheets and specifications to establish the sequence and dimensions of the finished product.
  • Attach fixtures to machines following setup guidelines.
  • Manipulate controls to initiate machine operations.
  • Monitor machine performance to identify malfunctions.
  • Carry out various inspection and gauging tasks to maintain quality standards.
  • Measure components to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Report discrepancies to the Supervisor.
  • Adjust machinery to meet specifications.
  • Clean machine components and perform maintenance tasks.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous experience in machine operation is essential.

Certifications:

CNC machine certification is advantageous. Forklift certification is mandatory.

Benefits:

  • DailyPay Earned Wage Access
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Financial Advice through Morgan Stanley
  • Short-Term Disability Coverage
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Plan through MetLife
  • Identity Theft Protection through Norton LifeLock
  • Discount Program for Pet Care
  • Employee Discounts through LifeMart

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and communicate. The employee may occasionally need to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regular lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds is required. Employees must also become forklift certified, which includes driving and upper body twisting. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to cold, wet, hot, and/or humid conditions, as well as moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran



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