Machine Tool Cutting Operator/Tender jobs in Champaign, IL

Job Description - Machine Operator

Schedule: Full-Time

WHO ARE WE?
Towne Machine Tool Company stands as a testament to precision engineering and dedicated craftsmanship. As a family-owned enterprise with deep roots in the community, Towne Machine Tool has been a cornerstone of excellence in the manufacturing and prototyping industries for decades. From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a trusted name synonymous with quality, innovation, and reliability in the field of machining and tooling.

Beyond our dedication to craftsmanship, our company’s essence revolves around fostering enduring relationships, both with our close-knit team and with our valued customers. We strive to create an environment where expertise meets innovation, where tradition meets cutting-edge technology, all while maintaining the familiarity of a family-oriented business.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
Performs any combination of tasks associated with the Machine Operator classifications to assist in machine shop activities. Sets up and operates machine tools and fits and assembles parts to make or repair moderately complex metal parts requiring only normal tolerances, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, material properties, and layout and machining procedures; performs other duties as required and/or directed by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS ROLE

● Studies specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations, and tools, materials, and machines required.

● Sets up and operates metal-removing machines, such as lathe, milling machine, shaper, planer, or grinder, to machine parts to specifications. May utilize CNC or manual machine.

● Verifies conformance of work piece to specification, using measuring instruments.

● Positions and secures work piece in holding devise, such as chuck or collet, or on surface plate or worktable with such devices as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates, and uses hand tools, such as files, scrapers, wrenches, and power tools to fit and assemble parts to assemblies or mechanisms.

● Develops shape for, sharpens and forms special or unusual cutting tools using grinding equipment.

● Lubricates and performs routine adjustment on shop machine tools and equipment as needed or specified.

● Selects, assembles, measures, and installs cutting tools into machine spindles or magazine.

● Sharpens and forms simple cutting tools using pedestal grinder.

● Must be able to read and interpret blueprint drawings in both English Imperial and Metric Systems.

● Other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS OF THIS ROLE

● May operate at close tolerances.

● May machine highly complex parts.

● May perform flame cutting and arc or gas welding operations, when required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

● High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Reasoning ability associated with this classification:
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several variables in or from standardized situations. Some judgment required to handle work situations.
• Minimum Math ability associated with this classification:
• Ability to compute ratio and proportion, and percentage; to calculate surfaces, volume, weights, and measures. Using Algebra: To calculate variables and formulas. Using Geometry: To calculate plane and solid figures; circumference, area, and volume; to understand kinds of angles, and properties of pairs and angles.
• Degree of Physical Demands (Strengths) associated with the essential functions of this classification:
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Environmental Conditions (Physical Surroundings) associated with this classification:
• The Worker is Subject to Inside Environmental Conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids which are representative but not all inclusive, of those associated with this type of work:
• Machinist Hand tools, Blueprints, Holding Fixtures, Job Orders, Micrometers, Tooling Instructions, Vernier Calipers.

Towne Machine & Tool Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person