CNC Milling Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

## Description

**💼 Start Your Career with SMF – Where Precision Meets Purpose!**

At **SMF Inc., an Etnyre International Company**, we’re not just offering jobs—we’re building long-term careers. With over 50 years of success in metal manufacturing, we proudly serve the **construction, agriculture, power generation, and mining industries** as a trusted Tier One supplier to Fortune 500 OEMs.

We are currently looking for **experienced** and motivated **CNC** **Machine Operator** to join our **3rd shift team**. If you're passionate about safety, precision, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

**🎁 Total Rewards You’ll Love:**

• 💸 **Annual Bonus Program for All Employees**
• 📈 **Annual Wage Increases**
• ⏱️ **Shift Premium: $2.50/hour for 2nd Shift or 3rd shift**
• 🎉 **11 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Break Days**
• 🌴 **Generous PTO (Vacation & Flex Time)**
• 🏥 **Affordable Health Insurance (PPO & HSA Options)**
• 😁 **Low/No-Cost Dental & Vision Coverage**
• 🛡️ **Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Coverage Options**
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **Company-Paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability**
• 💰 **401(k) with Company Match + Annual Profit Sharing**

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• **🔧** **Now Hiring: CNC Machine Center Operator for 3rd shift**
• 📍 **Location:** Minonk, IL
• 💰 **Pay Range:**

• **CNC Machine Operator A:** **$25.75 - $34.57**
• **CNC Machine Operator B:** **$23.50 - $30.96**
• **CNC Machine Operator C:** **$22.50 - $28.45**

• 💵 **$2.50/hr Shift Premium**
• 🎯 **Classification based on experience and skills test performance**
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• **🔧** **🔹 What You’ll Do:**

• Set up and operate CNC Milling Machine Centers to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling, etc.
• Understands specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, etc.
• Translates instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function
• Prepares and loads raw materials and parts onto the machines
• Prepares a test run to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications
• Sets machines to complete full cycles to fabricate large number of parts
• Supervises the machines while they execute the tasks and makes any necessary adjustments to produce a better result
• Inspects and measures finished products and compares them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly
• Checks and maintains machinery daily to ensure functionality

## Qualifications
**🔹 What We’re Looking For:**

• Ability to read gauges and tape measures
• Ability to operate overhead cranes
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Professional Certification is a plus
• Proven experience as CNC Milling Machine Center Operator (preferred)
• Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
• A keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach
• Good communication abilities

***🌟 Why Join SMF?***

*SMF offers a **collaborative, growth-driven culture** where your voice is heard and your work is valued. With **over 200,000 sq. ft. of production space**, we provide unmatched opportunities to advance your career in **fabrication, machining, and manufacturing operations**. Our team is proud to be ranked in the **top 0.5% of machine shops nationwide**, and we’re just getting started.*

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*🎯 **Ready to take the next step in your machine operator career?**

Join a team where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your future is bright.*

*👉 **Apply now and start building your future with SMF!***