What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift CNC Operator position at Challenge Tool & Manufacturing?
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At Challenge Tool & Manufacturing, Inc., excellence isn’t just a goal — it’s our standard. We combine innovation, craftsmanship, and precision engineering to deliver high-performance solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and a comfortable, climate-controlled work environment designed to support your success.
Positions open for 2nd Shift CNC Operator
(3:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
In this role you will:
- Operate and maintain CNC lathes and mills to fabricate a variety of components used in our products.
- Perform routine equipment/tooling adjustments, CNC tool offset changes or replacement of cutting tools or inserts.
- Record production and quality assurance data, part numbers, quantities, lot numbers, and inspection results
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Ability to Commute: New Haven, IN 46774 (Required)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays (11)
- Attendance incentives
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-site family clinic
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ready equipment for operation by powering up/Initializing control and tool/slide positions
- Selecting/activating CNC operating program identified in work instructions.
- Position and secure workpieces in machine/fixture and cycle machine.
- Observes and listens to machines during operation to detect common problems - worn or damaged cutting tools or machine malfunctions.
- Performs any auxiliary/manual operations specified in work instructions, filing or grinding to remove burrs or sharp edges, cleaning, or attachment of peripheral parts.
- Inspects workpiece for conformance to dimensional specifications using common measuring devices - scales, calipers, “Go/No-Go” gages.
- Utilizing simple engineering drawings and inspects for conformance to other established specifications such as appearance criteria.
- Performs routine equipment/tooling adjustments, such as CNC tool offset changes or replacement of cutting tools or inserts, as required.
- Records production and quality assurance data, part numbers, quantities, lot numbers, and inspection measurements/results.
- Immediately notifies supervisor of any discrepancies regarding product, equipment, work instructions, or records.
- Performs all job activities in accordance with training, work instructions, and established company procedures.
- Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, grip and/or squeeze; and reach with hands and arms.
· The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and may occasionally be required to sit or stoop.
· The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- CNC mill and lathe: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Haven, IN 46774 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28