Crest Foods Co, Inc (CNC Machinist)
Crest Foods Co, Inc
CNC Machinist
Manufacturing
Contact Details
Michelle Lowe-Sterba
(815) 453-7411
mlowe-sterba@crestfoods.com
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Fabricate a wide variety of metal and non-metal parts from verbal directions,
sketches, and drawing to specified tolerances.
• Operate overhead cranes, tape measure, micrometer, caliper, basic hand tools,
square, protractor, various electric and pneumatic power tools.
• Poses strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Compute decimal equivalents and interchange fractions
• Compute, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, of
fractions and decimals
• Regulate equipment as necessary for the work performed
• Inspect and clean equipment
• Make minor repairs to equipment and support equipment
• Perform all weekly preventative maintenance on the fabrication equipment
• Maintain a high degree of quality and generate little scrap
• Prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment
• Understand common set up techniques
General hours of work:
• Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm
Skills required:
Machining
• Set up and operate all of the following machines: horizontal band saw, vertical
band saw, drill press, manual mill, manual lathe, CNC vertical machining center, CNC
combination lathe, CNC waterjet, automatic surface grinder, hydraulic press, arbor
press
Fabricating
• Set up and operate all of the following machines: shear, hydraulic press brake,
ironworker, plate roller, specialty hand tools
Assembling
• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint
specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts
and subassemblies
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed component
• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications,
notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish
job results
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes
• Possess attention to detail and accuracy
• Determine material types and gages
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and use of conventional measuring equipment
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) mill and lathe exposure; setup and operating
experience preferred