CNC Lathe Operator
Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME) is located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois. Our 50+ year old company offers a unique work culture with excellent people. We invite you to visit our website at www.ame.com to learn more.
We have Immediate full-time opening for experienced Mazak CNC Lathe Programmer / Set-up & Machine Operation Operator. The ideal candidates will need to perform all of their own set-ups, write their own programs in Mazatrol and have an excellent understanding of process, tooling, gauging and recognize risk areas of the parts being machined. We have a clean, modern, climate controlled & safe work environment.
Ideal applicant education, skills and requirements include the following:
Job Responsibilities
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Responsible for optimizing each machining process to produce the most efficient and productive process possible.
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Programming CNC lathe using Mazatrol.
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Perform set-ups.
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Perform all required inspection checks to ensure parts are in tolerance and meet customer requirements
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Responsible for using the correct inspection equipment and tools to perform quality checks.
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Responsible for maintaining and storing all cutting tools, inspection tools, and specialized machine cell equipment to required standards.
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Perform daily maintenance activities, such as checking fluids etc.
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Clean and deburr parts as required.
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Participates in QC/continuous improvement processes in support of increased efficiencies
Education / Experience
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High School or Equivalent work experience within tool manufacturing co.
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5-year minimum job shop experience programming & setting-up CNC Lathes machining equipment
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Strong math and measuring skills
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Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and interpret computer programs sent to machine centers
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Ability to operate large overhead crane and operate forklift
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Ability to lift 50 lbs.
We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes the following:
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Medical, RX, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Company-paid Life Insurance
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Disability Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Educational Reimbursement Program
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401(K) Retirement Plan with company Match
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Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Days & PTO
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Employee Engagement Activities.
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Job Type: Full-time
