Sheet Metal / Bridgeport Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Join an award-winning workplace of energetic, talented people, and be on one of the best work teams in the Chicagoland area!

We are devoted to having a workplace that supports each of our team members in making high quality products and working together to be the best at what we do. We are a sheet metal fabrication and machining company specializing in stainless steel, servicing the Midwest. Our customers are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) that are primarily in the food processing, food packaging, environmental, and pharmaceutical industries. We pride ourselves on our customer responsiveness which has made us successful for a number of years. Check us out atwww.acemetal.com!

Benefits Offered Include :

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

9 Annual Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Plan

Weekly Pay Period

Sheet Metal / Bridgeport Operator Responsibilities :

• Responsible for manual machining operations according to job requirements, including drilling, tapping, reaming, countersinking, facing, and manual milling or turning.
• Coordinate with team members to receive raw materials and process them per the prescribed job sequence.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, job routings, and work instructions.
• Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, depth gauges, and height gauges to ensure accurate dimensions.
• Perform manual machine setups, including adjusting speeds, feeds, tooling, and work-holding fixtures for each job.
• Maintain high safety standards and operate equipment following proper procedures at all times.
• Apply knowledge of material types (steel, stainless, aluminum, etc.) in relation to machining requirements and cutting speeds.
• Responsible for maintaining clean and organized work areas, including machine stations and bench areas.
• Perform basic maintenance on machines, such as lubricating, replacing worn tooling, sharpening drills, and inspecting belts or coolant levels.
• Select and properly use standard machining tools and understand which tools and processes are required for each operation.

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