CNC Router Operator - 5 Axis

Professional Plastics is a leading supplier of plastic sheets, plastic rods, plastic tubing, plastic films & fabricated plastic parts. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.

Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Sets up machine tooling to accurately trim parts in in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Reads code, drawings and work instructions to set up and run machinery accordingly
• Reads blueprint and/or job order for product specifications, including dimensions and tolerances
• Designs and build fixtures to assist in trimming formed plastic parts
• Performs part inspection and verification to ensure parts meet quality standards as required
• Works with Quality team to correct non-conforming parts
• Keeps machining area neat and orderly
• Daily inspects equipment and performs scheduled maintenance as needed
• Works with production team to identify process inefficiencies and suggest process improvements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum 2+ years machine operation required (preferably 5-axis routers)
• Ability to read and write G and M code
• Experience using various measurement equipment and hand tools
• Knowledge of cutting tools and application, feeds and speeds, and tool setup
• Knowledge and understanding of GD&T principles and precision measurement
• Ability to troubleshoot machine processes
• Ability to work independently and stay on task with minimal direction
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment using various equipment and hand tools in a proper and safe manner
• Experience with Fanuc controls a plus
• Experience with vacuum workholding a plus
• Experience machining plastics a plus

Education and Experience: (Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Mastercam, SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software a plus
• CNC trade school certification or equivalent a plus

Benefits Package:

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran