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3rd Shift CNC Operator

PDM
Carlisle, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2025 CLOSED ON 12/21/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift CNC Operator position at PDM?

Description

Reports to: Plant Supervisor
Position Summary: Our parts processor provides accurate measurements and precision cutting of parts with various technologies off of blueprints.
Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:
  • Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
  • Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
  • Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
  • Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
  • Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
  • Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:
  • Ability to receive/read instructions and implement specific instructions
  • Ability to review prints
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to figure angle/pitch from rise & run
  • Must have basic understanding of angles
  • Knowledge of all cutting types – Band Saw, Torch, Plasma, and Shear
  • Knowledge of notching, punching, and Press Brake functions
  • Must be able to take and follow directions
  • Ability to drive a fork truck (certification preferred)
  • Knowledge of different material types (e.g. carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum.)
  • Standing for long periods of time
  • Due to the responsibilities of production, must lift up to 75 lbs.

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:
  • Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, and climb a ladder
  • Be able to work long hours
  • This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: 5 years in a relevant area- mechanical, technical, painting, and/ or machining experience.

DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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