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Professional Plastics, Inc.

CNC Programmer

Posted 22 Days Ago
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In-Office
Loves Park, IL
26-41 Hourly
Senior level
In-Office
Loves Park, IL
26-41 Hourly
Senior level
Program and optimize CNC mills and lathes using Mastercam and Onsrud routers; perform CNC setup, troubleshoot machines, analyze drawings, write setup instructions and tool lists, run trial operations, perform quality checks, and create job travelers for precision parts manufacturing.
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Professional Plastics is hiring an experienced CNC Programmer to join our growing team.

We are a leading supplier of engineering plastics with 20+ locations nationwide and a strong reputation for quality and stability.

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate with an industry specific background. Your resume should include directly applicable experience or transferable skills.

Position Summary: The CNC Programmer will be responsible for reading and interpreting technical blueprints, inputting the design specifications, adjusting the machine cutting paths, and performing quality checks on the final product. The CNC Programmer may also be required to perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the manufacturing process.

Education and Experience:

  • 5+ years Mastercam experience
  • Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experienced in CNC setup
  • Experienced with Onsrud routers
  • CNC machine certification a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

  • Program vertical and horizontal mills and lathes
  • Ability to perform CNC setup on vertical and horizontal mills and lathes when necessary
  • Analyze drawings, sketches and designs to determine the best program and process to manufacture precision parts
  • Write setup instruction and tool list to optimize setup time
  • Observe operation of machine on trial run to improve program cycle time
  • Create job travelers and manufacturing operations from material and hardware to outside process

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Able to use and read basic measuring devices (measuring tape, calipers, etc.)
  • To perform this job successfully, the individual should have knowledge of design software and manufacturing software, as well as standard office programs.

Benefits Package:

  • DailyPay Earned Wage Access
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
  • Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • MetLife Legal Plan
  • Norton LifeLock
  • United Pet Care Discount Program
  • LifeMart Employee Discounts

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to type, use telephonic devices, and view data on computer screens. The employee is occasionally required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to office equipment and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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