CNC Operator

EJ has an immediate opening for a CNC Operator on our First shift (Monday – Friday, 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM), salary - $22.60 - $24.60 per hour depending on experience.

Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with corporate headquarters located in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. Globally, we employ over 2,500 people, have operations in 13 countries and sell our products in over 100 countries. We are looking to reinforce our market leadership and are seeking dedicated employees to join our team in the quest of our vision.

The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company's identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. We are seeking high-performing individuals who are interested in contributing their talents to an innovative and growing company.

Location: Phoenix, NY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Produce quality workmanship while machining hatch frames and parts to engineering drawings by setting up, adjusting, and operating machine tools such as milling machines, drill presses, lathes, and punch presses
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures in order to properly lay out, measure, and mark metal stock in order to properly machine

• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled

• Set and monitor controls (feed and speed) to regulate machining, and enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media (program CNC machines)
• Effectively communicate with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange information on jobs and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency
• Design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs
• Mill jobs in order per production board
• Meet hatch productivity goals and deadlines set by supervisor. Follow directions with accountability
• Maintain, clean, and lubricate machines and tools in order to remove grease and foreign material
• Troubleshoot / take corrective action to fix problems
• 5-S & Housekeeping within work area
• Work safely at all times

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent, and two or more years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Prior Machinist experience or apprentice program required working with aluminum and steel
• Proficient operation of milling machines (vertical preferred). CNC background preferred
• Must be able to use and read various measuring instruments: tape measure, vernier calipers, micrometers
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Assembly and Fabrication background a plus
• Must work well with others / Team player

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.