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CNC Programmer/Operator

Kelco Industries
Woodstock, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer/Operator position at Kelco Industries?

About Kelco Industries

Kelco Industries is a market leader in cost-effective, high performance, custom engineered components for a wide variety of industries. We invest in the latest technologies and top talent, and because we are privately held, we answer only to our customers – so we can make fast decisions that move our business and our customers forward.

Kelco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Kelco offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

About The Role

Programming, set-up, and operation of CNC lathes and mills.

Essential Functions

  • Develop CNC programs and tooling/set-up plan for Haas CNC lathes and mills, supporting routing changes, new products, new processes, and process improvement.
  • Ensure tooling capability, assist in product startups, tooling standardization, assist with planning projects from inception through production and assist with manufacturing issues.
  • Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills daily.
  • Assists Engineering to develop manufacturing processes improvements related to fixtures and tooling which will reduce cost, lead time, change over, processing time, capacity constraints, and defects. Includes implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Performs other related duties and special projects as required and assigned by the Department Manager.

Required Skills

  • Ability to program using Mastercam CAD/CAM software for lathe and mill.
  • Ability to set up lathes and mills.
  • Proficient at using Microsoft Office products.
  • Proficiency using measurement tools (Caliper, Micrometer, Drop Indicator, Optical Comparator).
  • Ability to read part drawing with understanding of GD&T.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

30 - 38 USD per hour (Woodstock, IL)
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