Excavating/Loading Machine Operator jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Company Information

Consolidated Machine & Tool (CMT) and its 7 locations specialize in precision machining, fabrication, and assembly of highly engineered components. With over 175 years of combined experience, 300,000 sq. ft. of floor space, 250 CNC machines, and 350 talented employees across the United States and Canada, we leverage our combined expertise and state-of-the-art CNC machining capabilities to deliver quality machined parts to customers all across the globe. Our primary commitment is to provide our customers with a quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.

Position Summary

Murphy Machine Products (MMP), a CMT company, is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator for our Wood Dale, IL location. The CNC Lathe Operator is responsible for operating a variety of CNC lathe machines to perform machine functions on very close tolerance machined parts. If you are looking for an organization and career that will match your strong work ethic and passion for success, Murphy Machine Products is a great place to start!

*This position works a schedule of Monday thru Thursday from 6:00am-4:30pm with overtime available on Friday. The pay range for this position is between $18.00 - $24.00/hr. depending on experience*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies cycle times on all jobs and reports discrepancies to his/her crew chief and annotates on the traveler. 
• Verifies/sets gauging against known standards and ensures gauging is correct per inspection sheet. 
• Knows and ensures all safety devices are in place and working properly. 
• Inspects machine and work area in general for proper order and operation. 
• Operates machinery according to acceptable and safe practices. 
• Able to ascertain the need for changing inserts and capable of doing so as needed. 
• Able to do tool offsets in order to adjust machine outputs or compensation for insert wear/replacement. 
• Able to change work holding fixtures and tooling as instructed. 
• Able to use Crib-master to check out and return tooling components. 
• Lines up tools for the next job and knows and uses correct storage locations for fixtures, tooling, etc. 
• Assists in the preparation and execution of setups as directed by the machinist or crew chief. 
• Competent in all the duties of a trainee and performs all tasks as assigned by supervision/management. 

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Ability to read precision gauges and visual accuracy.
• Ability to produce precision work.

Benefits and Perks

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, a competitive pay rate, accrued vacation time, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match (100% vested on day one), medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life/AD&D insurance, and more! Employee Only Dental coverage, Long-Term Disability, and life/AD&D insurance is 100% employer paid.

*No external recruiters or agencies, please* 

Consolidated Machine & Tool and all of its locations are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.