Salary Range: $18.00 – $35.00 per hour PURPOSE/FUNCTION/SUMMARY (TRAINING NEEDS) Set up and operate CNC machines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Verifies that all product produced meets customer specifications and is in accordance with Company quality standards. • Performs set-up and operates vertical or horizontal CNC Mills or CNC Lathes. • Operates variety of machines when needed. • Reads blueprints and gages. • Works with tight tolerances. • Knowledge of GD&T. • Ability to perform set-ups for long and short term production. • Ability to analyze job orders, blueprints, specification and design data to calculate dimension, tool selection and machine speed. • Work with more complex tooling. • Provides assistance to co-workers as needed, in the spirit of teamwork, with the goal of meeting or exceeding customer requirements. • Supports and promotes a team environment. • Meets or exceeds all production and quality standards. • All other duties as assigned by a supervisor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED • Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required. • Experience/Skills: Minimum 1 year of CNC milling or lathe experience. CNC Programming experience is a plus. Please email your resume to hr@roperwhitney.com
See More Details >>Summary of Duties: Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Essential Duties: • Perform CNC Operations. Conduct all set-up and quality operations in support of machining for self and others. • Setup vertical, horizontal, or lathe CNC machine(s). • Inspect own parts following in-process inspection requirements with hand tools (calipers, micrometer, drop gauge, pin gauge, height gage, indicator). • Follow through on required paperwork (job travelers, in-process inspection, red tags). • Communicate issues with dimensions to upper level supervisors and/or QC inspector (prevent non-conformance from re-occurring). • Operate machines in accordance with process sheets and any other required paperwork (i.e. drawings, specifications, etc.). • Create, edit and/or retrieve CNC programs from system files and execute. • Use manufacturing paperwork (travelers, blueprints, sketches, etc) to: manufacture product that meets quality requirements. • Inspect and verify work prior to submitting for inspection. If non-conforming, process via non-conforming material procedures. • Meet time and schedule standards for assigned work. • Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). • Able to do offset, compensations, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs. • Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position. • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs. Physical Demands: Must be able to be able to be on feet for entire shift. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Must be able to complete all tasks required in essential duties.
See More Details >>Rockford Tool and Mfg. Co. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified job shop located in a 14,000 sq. ft. building in Eastrock Industrial Park. We specialize in low volume precision machining and sheet metal stamping dies. Our equipment includes vertical machining centers (including 5 axis), turning with live tooling, sinker and wire EDM. Our machines and software are late model. The company has been in business for 31 years and the tool room is air conditioned. This job is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and ambitious. Job shop experience is a plus. We are seeking an experienced machinist for a full time or part time position. Ideal candidates will have a wealth of industry knowledge, a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality work. We value the dedication and reliability that comes with experience. Flexible hours and a supportive work environment offered. Requirements for the Tool Room Machinist • Set up and operate Tool Room equipment including manual mills, manual lathes, surface grinders and other machine shop equipment. • ProtoTRAK experience is a plus, but we will train. • Have the ability to work within close tolerance. • Work with minimal supervision. • Have the ability to comprehend blueprints and inspect your own work. • Be challenged with a variety of tasks and not tied to one routine. • Prefer someone with 3 or more years' experience. • Must have own tools. • Pay is determined by experience. Benefits for Full Time • Health Insurance • Health Savings account • Paid vacation • Paid holidays • Air conditioned • SAR/SEP plan Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off Shift availability: • Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Rockford, IL 61109 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Rockford, IL 61109: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Rockford, IL typically begins with a specialized apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships in this field generally span four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a significant presence in Rockford, IL. The average weekly wage for machinists in Rockford is approximately $1,091, with experienced professionals often earning over $2,369 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
