CNC Setup/Operator - First Shift
Who We Are:
Founded in 1946, WaterSaver Faucet Co. manufactures precision valves, faucets, and other related products for science laboratories. We are a third-generation, family-owned company that is the worldwide leader in our industry. WaterSaver offers a workplace environment that rewards commitment, talent, and the drive for excellence.
Proud To Call Chicago Home:
We love Chicago and have always been here. Our headquarters and main manufacturing facility are located in a LEED Gold certified, state-of-the-art 125,000 square foot building located at Erie and Halsted Streets in River North. This facility has gated-off street parking, is close to the Kennedy Expressway (I90), and is easily accessible by public transportation.
We are a 5-minute walk from the blue line Grand station. Clean, safe and air-conditioned manufacturing facility.
Why You Should Join Our Team:
When we say that “our people are our biggest asset”, we mean it. Whatever your career goals are, we believe in developing talent from within. We create opportunities for dedicated employees to grow and advance. We promote from within and support continuing education, technical training, and skills development. We offer a workplace environment that rewards commitment, talent and the drive for excellence. With a commitment to work-life balance.
Role & Responsibilities:
Due to continuing growth in our business, we have openings for CNC machine operators. You will be responsible for operating CNC lathes and mills, working to turn valuable castings, forgings, and bar stock into quality parts for our customers.
- Operate CNC Lathes, Mills, and Robots
- Perform tool and insert changes.
- Follow written instructions and Check parts for conformance to blueprints.
- Monitor machine performance and adjust as needed.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Perform basic maintenance on CNC Machines
- Work from process sheets, blueprints, setup sheets, setup cards, machine status boards, as well as verbal/written instructions.
- Work with supervisor, programmer, and support teams to resolve problems.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience in a precision machining environment or CNC training
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Ability to handle all basic CNC machining operations including changing inserts, touching off tools and making offsets.
- Ability to use common shop measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, and gauges) to complete inspection documentation.
- Experience with horizontal Lathe or Mill including set-up.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Experience on Okuma or Nakamura lathes or mills.
- Fanuc Robodrills
- Universal Robots
- Fanuc robots
- Starting pay rate depends on experience.
- Weekly Attendance bonus of $1.25 / hr.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Paid weekly, every Friday.
- United HealthCare Health Insurance.
- UHC PPO Dental Insurance.
- UHC Life, AD/D and Short-Term Disability insurance.
- UHC Vision Insurance.
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid vacation.
- Ten paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
WaterSaver Faucet Co. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and retaining a diverse work force and providing a safe and healthy work environment. Our candidate evaluation process includes a physical exam (including a drug test), background and reference checks, and tests for reading comprehension and basic math.