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CNC Milling Machine Center Operator

Bear Cat Manufacturing, Inc.

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Minonk, IL
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Job Location:    SMF Minonk - Minonk, IL
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Category:    Manufacturing

Position Description

SMF has what YOU are looking for in a CAREER!! Our mission is to provide superior products and services to our customers through meaningful investments in our Members and capabilities. We succeed based on the care and value we place in our members that provide to our customers and communities around the world. 

Our Total Rewards Package includes:

  • ANNUAL BONUS Program for ALL Members
  • Competitive Starting Pay Based on Experience
  • $2.50/hr Shift Premium paid while you train on 1st!
  • Excellent Benefits Package including LOW & NO COST Insurance programs and other Company Paid Benefits
  • 10 Paid Holidays plus 3 Extra Paid Holiday Break Days
  • A Generous Paid Time Off Package (Paid Vacation & Flex Time)
  • 401K Plan Employer Match & Annual Profit Sharing

Located in Minonk, Illinois, SMF (an Etnyre International Company) is a full-service metal manufacturing facility that specializes in heavy and light fabrication for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Our organization has a fifty year history servicing the construction, power generation, agriculture, and mining industries. Ninety-five percent of SMF’s business is as a Tier One supplier to OEMs, so we are held to high standards by our Fortune 500 clients. Our high-quality production and outstanding reputation can be attributed to our longevity in the industry, as well as our experienced employees. That’s why we are in the top ½ percent of machine shops nationwide. With more than 200,000 square feet of manufacturing capabilities between our two facilities, Our processes includes everything from engineering and fabrication to multiple finishing options.  In late 2020, SMF joined the Etnyre International team and is now a part of an exciting growing organization. We are looking for energetic experienced CNC Milling Machine Center Operators to join our 2nd and 3rd shift teams.

Job Summary & Functions: Produces machined parts by setting up and operating CNC Milling Machining Centers; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

  • Sets up and operates 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

Position Qualifications


  • 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

Etnyre International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.