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Kaleo Service Group, LLC
CNC Operator
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What they do
A CNC Operator programs and operates a computer controlled lathe used to cut wood, plastic, metal with extreme precision.
$46,679 / year median in Indiana
+2% projected growth
Job Description
CNC Operator - 2nd Shift Full-Time | CNC Mills & Lathes $21.00-$23.00/hour Monday-Friday | 3:00pm - 11:30pm The Opportunity Looking to grow your CNC career? We're hiring a CNC Operator for our 2nd Shift team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least six months of CNC experience who's ready to continue developing their machining skills. Whether you're early in your CNC career or simply looking for a company that will invest in your development, this position offers the chance to learn from experienced machinists while building the skills needed to advance into setup and more technical machining roles. You'll operate CNC mills and lathes, inspect your own work, monitor production, and continue expanding your knowledge in a stable manufacturing environment that's been producing precision machined components for more than 65 years . What You'll Work On Depending on production needs, you'll operate: CNC Mills CNC Lathes You'll gain experience on multiple machines while learning from experienced setup machinists and production leaders. What You'll Be Doing Machine Operation Operate CNC mills and/or lathes Load and unload parts Monitor machine performance throughout production Maintain production and quality standards Identify tooling concerns and communicate with setup personnel when needed Inspection & Quality Perform first-piece and in-process inspections Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment Learn CMM and optical comparator inspection techniques Verify parts meet blueprint specifications before continuing production Daily Responsibilities Keep machines operating efficiently Maintain a clean and organized work area Follow quality and safety procedures Work closely with setup machinists and supervisors to keep production moving What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Minimum of 6 months of CNC machining or CNC operator experience Basic understanding of CNC machining processes Ability to use precision measuring equipment Strong attention to detail Dependable attendance and willingness to learn Preferred Qualifications Experience reading blueprints Experience making basic offsets Experience operating multiple CNC machines Manufacturing experience in a precision machining environment Why You'll Want to Work Here Stable manufacturer with more than 65 years of success Voluntary overtime available—earn more when you want, without mandatory overtime Excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their CNC career Learn from experienced machinists and setup personnel Clear path into CNC Setup Machinist positions Training on CMM and optical comparator inspection equipment Consistent workload with voluntary overtime opportunities, including optional Saturdays Leadership committed to developing and promoting employees from within Compensation & Benefits Compensation $21.00-$23.00/hour Benefits Benefits begin the first of the month following hire 8 paid holidays 3 floating holidays 80 hours of PTO annually Quarterly Chip Bonus Annual performance reviews Merit-based wage increases Long-term advancement opportunities The Bottom Line If you've started your CNC career and are looking for the right place to continue learning, this is an outstanding opportunity. Bring your mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and willingness to grow, and you'll join a company that values hard work, invests in employee development, and provides a clear path toward more advanced machining opportunities.