CNC MACHINIST - 1ST SHIFT
East Chicago, IN (Northwest Indiana / Chicago metro) | Full-time, direct hire
Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:30am-3:00pm Monday-Friday, overtime as required including occasional weekends
Pay: $24.85/hour
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
A global material handling equipment manufacturer is adding a CNC Machinist to its heavy-duty equipment plant in East Chicago, IN. Low-volume, high-mix work in a hands-on, team-oriented shop.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Set up and run CNC machines for turning, drilling, grinding and milling
- Select, position and secure clamps/jaws, tooling, cutters and fixtures
- Produce quality parts on HAAS machines in a low-volume, high-setup environment
- Run multiple machines at the same time based on production needs
- Translate engineering drawings into production dimensions
- Inspect and measure work with tape measures, calipers, gauges and other instruments
- Machine non-metallic materials when needed
- Work overtime as required, including occasional weekend shifts
WHAT YOU NEED
- CNC setup or operation experience on lathes or mills
- Able to read and understand blueprints
- Change, touch off and indicate tools on CNC machines
- Lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk about 90% of the day in a shop environment
- Strong communication skills
- Able to pass background check and drug screen
NICE TO HAVE
- HAAS experience in a high-mix, low-volume shop
- Running multiple machines at once
- Strong attention to detail in inspection and measurement
- Experience machining both metal and non-metallic materials
- Able to edit G-code, adjust work offsets and tool offsets
BENEFITS
- Generous PTO and 13 paid holidays
- Affordable medical plans, no-cost dental and vision options
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) reward programs
- Personal and professional development
WORK ENVIRONMENT
In-person role at the East Chicago, IN plant.