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CNC Set Up - Metals

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States · On-site

$23/hr–$26/hr

Senior

Position Overview Responsible for operating and setup of all of equipment in department. Responsible for set up, program changes and minor equipment maintenance. Incumbents are considered top of their field by being able…

Skills: CNC Setup, CNC Operation, Troubleshooting, Blueprint Reading, CAD Drawings

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Quality Control Technician

Graham, North Carolina, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$20/hr

Mid level

Quality Control Technician Position Overview 2nd Shift The 1st Shift Quality Control Technician tests and inspects products and material at various stages of production, compiles, and evaluates statistical data, maintain…

Skills: Quality Control, PPAP, SPC, Statistical Data Analysis, Destructive Testing

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Scheduling & Inventory Control Manager

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States · On-site

$60k–$65k/yr

Senior

Scheduling and Inventory Control Manager Position Overview Candidate is responsible for Integrating, planning and execution of production at the plant level to drive efficiency. This position also includes managing item …

Skills: Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, S&OP Planning, Oracle ERP, Bill of Materials (BOM)

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CNC Set Up - Metals

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Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $23/hr–$26/hr
  • Full-time
  • 401(k) With Matching Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Responsible for the setup, operation, and minor maintenance of CNC equipment to produce metal parts. The role involves troubleshooting machinery, performing quality inspections, and training lower-level operators.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of experience operating CNC machines and the ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings. Candidates must possess mechanical aptitude and the physical ability to stand for 8-hour shifts.

Full job description

Position Overview
Responsible for operating and setup of all of equipment in department. Responsible for set up, program changes and minor equipment maintenance. Incumbents are considered top of their field by being able to successfully troubleshoot all equipment and use their expertise to solve problems and eliminate scrap, rework, and downtime. Trains all lower-level operators. May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
 
Key Position Responsibilities
  • Set up and operate equipment for all product types successfully. Inspects tooling and set up and makes programming changes as needed. Load raw materials and fixtures, ensuring proper alignment and set up
  • Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings and work instructions
  • Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges and indicators
  • Monitor machine performance and make minor offsets or adjustments as needed
  • Change tooling and inserts according to job specifications
  • Maintain quality standards to meet tight tolerance requirements
  • Should be actively involved in Continuous Improvement within the area to promote safety, quality, throughput and the addition of any new equipment
  • Troubleshoot equipment to determine problems that may arise
  • Inspect finished parts for gauge thickness, defects and proper fit up
  • Document production counts, scrap and quality checks
  • Other duties as assigned
 
 
Critical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • 5 years of experience operating CNC machines
  • Intermediate ability to troubleshoot equipment
  • Mechanical aptitude required
  • Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours a day
  • Must be able to read, follow detailed instructions and understand English
  • Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
  • Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures - detect defects
  • Must follow all safety policies and procedures
  • Ability to read and work with blueprints
  • Ability to train, coordinate and communicate effectively with all departments
 
Education and Training
  • 5 years of previous experience or equivalent knowledge
  • Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills
 
Company Overview
At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.
Benefits
  • 401(k) with matching program.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions
 

Related keywords

CNCMetalsMicrometersCalipersBore GaugesIndicatorsCADBlueprintsToolingInsertsToleranceContinuous ImprovementScrap ReductionReworkDowntimeManufacturing

About THUNDERBIRD LLC

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Strategic leadership for long-term business growth

Industry
Capital Markets
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
1,254

At Thunderbird, we are committed to taking American manufacturing companies to greater heights. Our dedicated leadership team is actively engaged in building strategic, long-term growth for Thunderbird companies and establishing them in global markets. Our goal is the ever-ascending prosperity of our acquisitions through continuous improvement and capital investments. Driven by our Active Management Process, our companies achieve higher levels of growth and revenue. When Thunderbird acquires a company, it becomes an integral part of our family. Unlike private equity firms, we invest our own money and actively manage the growth of our companies on a daily basis. Our enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Offices: 900 Commerce Drive, Suite 150, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523, US · 4833 W Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, US · 1501 Oakton St, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, US · 795 Sam T Barkley Dr, New Albany, Mississippi 38652, US · 2221 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516, US

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About THUNDERBIRD LLC

LinkedInVisit site

Strategic leadership for long-term business growth

Industry
Capital Markets
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
1,254

At Thunderbird, we are committed to taking American manufacturing companies to greater heights. Our dedicated leadership team is actively engaged in building strategic, long-term growth for Thunderbird companies and establishing them in global markets. Our goal is the ever-ascending prosperity of our acquisitions through continuous improvement and capital investments. Driven by our Active Management Process, our companies achieve higher levels of growth and revenue. When Thunderbird acquires a company, it becomes an integral part of our family. Unlike private equity firms, we invest our own money and actively manage the growth of our companies on a daily basis. Our enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Offices: 900 Commerce Drive, Suite 150, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523, US · 4833 W Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, US · 1501 Oakton St, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, US · 795 Sam T Barkley Dr, New Albany, Mississippi 38652, US · 2221 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516, US

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