Job Description:

The candidate must be able to set-up, program, and run CNC lathes & mills (Mori Sieki, Doosan). Must be able to work from verbal and written instructions. Solid blueprint reading and measuring skill a must. Knowledge of materials for speeds and feed required. Reads blueprint or job order to determine dimensions and specifications, tools, inserts to use, and machine settings.

Position: CNC Lathe & Mill Machinist
Department: Operations
Accountable to: Operations Manager
Salary/Pay grade: Hourly

Responsibilities/daily tasks:

• Performs all assigned machine shop operations.
• Follow all work, maintenance, and safety instructions and procedures.
• Maintain quality standards by visually and/or dimensionally inspecting production material and finished products by detecting and reporting defective materials, questionable conditions, machine problems or malfunctioning equipment to set-up person, group leader, shop supervisor or quality personnel.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition.
• Regularly performs  turning, drilling, tapping, de-burring, countersinking, sawing and sanding tasks to drawing specifications on a variety of parts.
• Do set-up and make program by the machine. Knowledge of G Code & MasterCam required.
• Run multiple machines.
• Use program and tools, position pre-set tools in magazine according to code numbers, set machine and fixtures according to layout and tooling list.
• Meet productivity and quality goals.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.

Qualifications:

• Required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Two years of experience working in a similar shop is a common requirement.
• Need to be able to lift 35 pounds and work on their feet, while using tools to perform repetitive actions, for a 10-hour shift.
• Due to the time-sensitive nature of manufacturing, overtime maybe required.
• In order to abide by certain OSHA and local environmental agency regulations, mandatory safety training, protective gear, and chemical handling procedures are required.

Relation of the position to others in the company:

• Passion and alignment with RG mission, vision, values & operating principles.
• Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization.
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Work Environment: Primarily production floor, around CNC Machinery.
• Compensation will be competitive and will depend upon expertise and experience.

Compliance Notice:

Reliance Gear is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, or any other legally protected status. This position is subject to employment eligibility verification under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and may require a background check in accordance with Illinois law. All records and practices are maintained in compliance with HIPAA, FMLA, OSHA, and other relevant regulations.