CNC LATHE PROGRAMMER/OPERATOR - Chicago Heights

Bull Moose Tube Company is seeking to hire a full-time CNC Machinist/Programmer for 3rd shift (4 p.m. to 12 a.m.) in our Chicago Heights, IL location. *Must have schedule flexibility.

Here at Bull Moose Tube, we believe in teamwork, integrity, growth, and safety. In addition to our collaborative and positive work environment, we offer a competitive wage and a generous benefits package which includes comprehensive health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, monthly bonus potential, and a rich 401(k) plan!

ABOUT BULL MOOSE TUBE

Founded in 1962, Bull Moose Tube is a steel manufacturer committed to excellence in everything that we do. We boast more than a half-century of manufacturing and selling superior steel pipe and tube. Our enduring commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service has made us a long-standing dominant force in the market. We are driven to be the best.

SUMMARY: Use a CNC lathe to maintain tooling for both Mills. Use the Shop Floor program to print out mill schedules. Enter requisitions for capital tooling and maintain tooling set-up charts for both mills. Archive tooling drawings. Use micrometers to measure tooling dimensions. Use a forklift and chain hoist to transport Turk's heads to the mills.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain cutoff dies, install new jaws for each mill changeover
2. Sort cutoff blades and cutoff jaws for regrinding
3. Operate a CNC lathe, Fanuc panel (G-code) to polish and regrind rolls
4. Operate forklift and chain hoist
5. Replace bearings on all idler rolls
6. Prepare tooling set-up carts for each mill changeover
7. Maintain, breakdown, and reset dead targets, flash rod assemblies, Turk's head clevises, spacers and weld roll clevises

OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Maintain regular and reliable attendance
2. Work cooperatively with others to ensure constructive and productive business relationships
3. Comply with all Company policies and procedures
4. Understand and effectively use computerized system

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to lift 50 pounds
2. Ability to operate a forklift
3. Computer literate
4. Work well in a team-based environment

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Associate degree or completion of an apprenticeship program in machining and CNC or 2 years of relevant experience
2. Strong verbal and math skills (converting fractions and decimals)
3. Strong shop math skills
4. Ability to read tooling drawings and enter roll dimensions in Fanuc control panel
5. Able to work overtime and/or various shifts
6. Able to work in an environment without climate control
7. Must be able to read, write, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties

This job posting does not comprise an exhaustive list of all functions that this employee may be required to perform; the employee may be required to perform additional duties/functions as assigned.

Bull Moose Tube is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please do not call the Plant site for information. *No recruiters*

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Bonus Potential, 401k