CNC Milling Specialist 2nd Shift

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute? 

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha, NE. As a CNC Milling Specialist you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The CNC Milling Specialist is responsible for operating CNC milling machines to produce parts to specifications.

Essential Duties: 

• Prepare and operate CNC milling machines as instructed.
• Set and align parts in a precise manner using a dial indicator.
• Replace and recalibrate cutting tools as needed to correctly finish machine parts.
• Observe and make adjustments to the machinery to maintain part tolerances.
• Fit and assemble precision parts to complete a final assembly.
• Verify sizes to the correct designed dimension in tolerance on machined parts.
• Perform final part inspections by using calibrated electronic and manual measuring tools.
• Maintain all machine tool preventive maintenance and cleanliness responsibilities as recommended by the OEM.
• Document labor hours used for each job for historical data base.
• Maintain company attendance standards.
• Report food safety concerns to management.
• Perform training for new hires.
• Share job related knowledge and experiences with other shop employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following: 

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and 1-2 years of machining experience to include CNC and manual machines.
• Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints and procedure manuals in English. 

• Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts.
• Knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools.
• Capability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/activities/goals.
• Must be able to work well with other, build partnerships and support team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and tactful in dealing with people at all levels.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and values.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.
• Ability to work third shift (overnight) hours required.
• Ability to work regular overtime, including weekends and holidays as required by company maintenance priorities, machine installation schedules and plant emergencies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seasonally and moderately exposed to humid conditions and heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, the risk of electrical shock and exposure to extreme molten plastic temperature. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Candidates selected for this position will be required to complete and pass a Post Offer Physical.

Our Core Values Drive Us! 

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity? 
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you? 
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo? 
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor? 
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions? 
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done? 

What’s in it for you?  As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: 

• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• Company paid life insurance 
• Company paid short term disability 
• Generous 401k match 
• Generous Time Off 
• Annual company activities