CNC Machine Operator- Machinist

4 days ago


Elk Grove Village, United States AstroNova, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Astro Machine Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of AstroNova Inc., is a global leader in developing and applying data visualization technologies in products serving industrial, packaging, aerospace, and defense markets. The company delivers total solutions that acquire, process, analyze, store, print, and present data in a variety of useable forms. These solutions are adapted specifically to customer requirements to enhance the quality, productivity, and profitability of their businesses.

We are looking for someone that is highly motivated, who is looking to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment in which you can learn and excel.

Position: CNC Machine Operator

6:00AM-4:30PM Monday through Thursday.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

Astro Machine/AstroNova offers a very competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401K, employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off, paid holidays and more.

Position Summary/Objective
A CNC Operator, or a Machining Tool Operator, sets up and operates metal-cutting machinery to build tools and parts of various machinery. Their duties include studying blueprints and creating the design, cutting metal and manipulating it to build the project, and performing regular maintenance on their machinery.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Read and understand blueprint designs.
  • Set up machinery for production.
  • Rework metal to create the blueprint design.
  • Measure and verify all calculations prior to setting up the machinery.
  • Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
  • Complete routine maintenance of their machinery
  • Enter all relevant codes to specify the feed, speed, and cut of any toolpath for a CNC

Required Competencies

  • Positive attitude – Demonstrates a sincere positive attitude towards getting things done. Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
  • Mechanical aptitude – A person's ability to figure out how objects work and move, alone and in relation to other objects. Innate ability to understand and use machines or tools.
  • Mathematical skills – Understand basic math, including fractions.
  • Attention to detail – Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.
  • Ability to follow direction – Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.
  • Reading for information – Understanding written sentences and ability to extract relevant information from work related documents.
  • Coordination & Time management – As part of a team, you’ll be interacting with other Machine Operators, Quality Assurance Inspectors, Plant leaders and more to accomplish day-to-day work objectives.

Physical Requirements

  • The ability to stand for long periods of time with the ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds is required.
  • The ability to stoop, reach and bend is required.

Special Working Conditions / Travel Requirements

This job operates in a warehouse environment with little dust or grease. Little to no travel is expected for this position.

AstroNova is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.


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