Sets up, programs, and operates CNC mills, lathes, routers, and saws to machine plastic or metal parts. Interprets technical drawings and setup instructions, attaches fixtures, adjusts machines, performs inspections and measurements, identifies discrepancies, and conducts cleaning and maintenance. This is a full-time third-shift position scheduled Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Professional Plastics is a leading supplier of plastic sheets, plastic rods, plastic tubing, plastic films & fabricated plastic parts. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.
Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.
*This is a THIRD SHIFT position. Friday – Sunday; 6:00am – 6:00pm*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: includes the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.
- Sets up, programs and operates CNC machines
- Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical controlled machines, i.e. Mills, Lathes, Routers and/or saws to machine plastic or metal work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties
- Interprets complicated drawings, program sheets, instructions, and process sheets to determine work to be done
- Performs diversified operations on numerical controlled machines
- Performs a variety of related operations to close and interrelated tolerances
- Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine sequence and dimensions of finished work piece
- Attaches fixtures to machine according to setup instructions
- Manipulates controls to start machine
- Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions
- Performs a variety of inspection and gaging operations to insure maintenance of quality standards and specifications
- Measures work piece for conformance to specifications
- Notifies Supervisor of discrepancies
- Adjusts machine according to specifications
- Cleans machine parts and performs machine maintenance
Minimum Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, the individual must have the following minimum qualifications:
Education and Experience: (Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous machine operation experience is required
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
- Short Term Disability
- Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- MetLife Legal Plan
- Norton LifeLock
- United Pet Care Discount Program
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
Job Type: Full-time
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
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