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CNC Operator - 2nd shift

ABEC Inc
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026

Description

 

ABEC –  Join a team that keeps production moving. In this CNC Operator role, you’ll do more than run machines — you’ll assist with programming, troubleshoot issues, and provide feedback that drives continuous improvement across the operation.
 This is a full time, 2nd shift role with our Springfield, MO team!

 What you’ll be a part of: 

  •  A company that prioritizes employee safety and maintains SHARP certification
  • A team focused on continuous improvement and innovation
  • A company that stands behind the quality of its work and products 

What you'll do:

  • Set up and operate CNC equipment
  •  Program and edit CNC machines using G-code 
  •  Troubleshoot machining and production issues to maintain efficiency and quality 
  •  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production operations 

Why Join ABEC:

  • Be part of a growing organization with a new facility opening in Wilson, NC
  • Work in a temperature-controlled shop environment
  • Contribute to the production of equipment used to manufacture life-enhancing medications 

 The Bottom Line:

 If you take pride in your work, embrace continuous improvement, and want a career with purpose, ABEC is the place for you. 


Benefits Include:

Paid holidays and vacation time 

Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)

Company paid life insurance

Generous 401K plan (40% match)

College tuition benefit program

Employee Referral Program  


Position Summary:

The CNC Operator will be responsible for setting up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.


Responsibilities:

  • Reads and understands setup sheet, specifications and drawings to determine setup procedures, machining sequence and dimensions of finished work piece.
  • Attaches fixtures to machine and position and secures work piece in fixture according to setup instructions.
  • Selects and installs proper cutting tools.
  • Loads programs in machine control unit or enters commands to retrieve machine instructions from database.
  • Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
  • Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
  • Changes cutting tools and location of work piece during machining process as specified in instructions.
  • Measures and inspects first work piece for conformance to specifications and quality standards.
  • Machine high tolerance components to drawing specifications using primarily lathe and milling machines.
  • Fabricate specialty parts
  • Recommend improvements.
  • Conduct operations in a safe manner
  • Maintains machines
  • Follow all safety rules and policies
  • Execute other tasks as assigned
  • Ability to travel when required
  • Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Requirements

  • 2 years in Machine Shop Environment preferred
  • 2 years’ experience in Mechanical Field
  • Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. / 23 kilograms
  • Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site
  • Required to stand for long periods of time and may involve heavy manual labor
  • You will need to be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items
  • Exposure to loud noises
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment  
  • Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.   
  • Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus

 

Company Background:

For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.  

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