Careers at Gem Chain Bar


We're currently hiring for CNC Machine Operator:

Your resume and/or application can be delivered on-site or by email to melisa@gemchainbar.com.

Applications are found in Word and Adobe below the position.

CNC Machine Operator

We are looking for a skilled CNC Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing facility and operating CNC machines. Position will work Monday-Thursday 5:30 am to 3:00 pm, Friday 5:30 am to 9:30 am. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right detail oriented person. Pay depends on experience, ranging between $16-24 per hour, including benefits of health insurance, vacation pay, holiday pay and retirement.

 

You can apply in person or email your resume or application. Applications are available at GemChainBar.com/careers.html or at the office: 93 Hwy 95 N, Grangeville, ID 83530. Please message us for more details.

 

Preferred Skills

- Experience in operating CNC machines in a manufacturing setting

- Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and hand tools

- Ability to read blueprints and work instructions

- Proficiency in using logic controllers for machine programming

- Knowledge of materials handling and forklift operation is a plus

 

Duties

- Operate and maintain CNC machines such as milling machines

- Use precision measuring instruments to ensure parts meet specifications

- Preparing and operating CNC machines to perform milling and turning operations

- Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machine

- Work with logic controllers to program machines for production

- Perform basic math calculations to verify dimensions and quantities

- Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate large numbers of parts

- Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result

- Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly

- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality

- Log production parts and processes into quality and inventory control systems

Preferences:

- Experience in operating CNC machines in a manufacturing setting

- Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and hand tools

- Ability to read blueprints and work instructions

- Proficiency in using logic controllers for machine programming

- Knowledge of materials handling and forklift operation is a plus

 

CNC Operators will use computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery safely and accurately to perform a variety of functions. Duties:

- Operate and maintain CNC machines such as milling machines and lathes

- Use precision measuring instruments to ensure parts meet specifications

- Preparing and operating CNC machines to perform milling and turning operations

- Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machine

- Work with logic controllers to program machines for production

- Perform basic math calculations to verify dimensions and quantities

- Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate large numbers of parts

- Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result

- Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly

- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality

- Log production parts and processes into quality and inventory control systems


(Application below in Word and Adobe)


Check out this video from our collaboration with Idaho PTECH and NIMM showing today's youth what careers in our industry are like.  It is a good illustration from three companies, Gem Chain Bar, Clearwater Hydraulics and Hillco Technologies, showing the different types of jobs and skills that can be learned in metal manufacturing and how they are relevant across many different industries.



Gem Chain Bar offers career opportunities in manufacturing that include training programs, health benefits, vacation pay and competitive wages.  As a growing company dedicated to quality and precision manufacturing, GEM has recently developed a National Registered Apprenticeship Program.  This program allows GEM employees to become a Journeyworker CNC Operator - Milling and Turning.

The apprenticeship program is registered with the US Department of Labor and certified by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).  Apprentices are employed and trained at GEM Chain Bar utilizing the NIMS curriculum Precision Machining Technology.  Once training is completed, the CNC Operator Journeyworker status is nationally recorded with the US Department of Labor.

Still in High School?  GEM currently has a School To Registered Apprenticeship Program agreement with Grangeville High School.  Students, who are 16 years of age or older, are encouraged to submit an application to GEM.  If you or your school is interested in our training program or employment, please contact our Apprenticeship Coordinator - Melisa Kaschmitter at (208) 983-0203 or melisa@gemchainbar.com.

Advanced, Precision CNC & Robotic Machining


National Registered Apprenticeship Program


CNC Operator – Milling and Turning

Training Certified by:
National Institute of Metalworking Skills

Accredited & Nationally Recognized by:
US Department of Labor

Classroom, Hands-on, Online Training:
Precision Machining Technology Course

On-the-Job Training:
Employment at Gem Chain Bar

Nationally Recognized:
Journeyworker CNC Operator