Production Machine Operator​/Laser Operator 2nd Shift

Celebrating our 82nd year, Martin Engineering is a privately owned global manufacturing company located in Neponset, IL. A worldwide leader in the Bulk Materials Handling Industry, we believe it is our people who are responsible for our SUCCESS. Our culture is unique; we want our employees to arrive to work happy and leave for the day feeling that same way. We are united;

we know we are better together. We strive to deliver superior service to all of our customers, both internal and external. If you share our values, please continue reading to find out what we are looking for in a Laser Operator at our Neponset, IL facility.

The Laser Operator will primarily focus on operating the industrial laser but would be trained to operate other equipment such as the horizontal CNC bandsaw, and CNC press brake, and others, as required, to print specifications within tolerances allowed for producing quality parts. This role inspects parts with precision measuring tools to ensure the parts are within ISO 9001 specifications and standards.

• Operates machines so that Martin tools and products are produced according to established quality standards and timelines.
• Load programs, material, and tooling and troubleshoot machine issues and settings as required.
• Saw materials to various sizes so that they can be welded, formed, machined, etc. by other employees and/or departments.
• Calculates necessary machine adjustments and material usage.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and bills of materials to produce the required parts.
• Operate overhead 5 ton bay crane.
• Performs setup and operation of machines (e.g., laser, saws, shears, tapping machine, press brake, deburring equipment, etc.) through the use of precision measurement tooling according to ISO 9001 standards.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations particular to the working conditions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years experience with machines or machine drawing.
• Experience with blueprint reading and precision instruments.

If our culture hasn't convinced you that Martin Engineering is the place you want to be, check out a few of our benefits!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription
• Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401k - with less than 30-day enrollment, no vesting schedule, & generous company match!
• Onsite Medical Clinic free of charge to employees & dependents enrolled in our healthcare plan.
• Cafe'
• Fitness Center
• Generous vacation package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Martin Annual Rewards Program (bonus opportunity)
• Casual dress policy

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