Manufacturing Engineer

Company Overview:

Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions.   Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH.  Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market.   

Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Position Summary:

Schafer Industries is currently seeking a 2nd Shift CNC Lathe Machinist for its Schafer Gear Works operation in Roscoe, IL.  Currently offering $1,000 sign on Bonus, Walk-In Interviews welcome.

Position Salary Range:

Pay Range $20 - $30 per hour

Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.

Schafer Gear Works offers a comprehensive, competitive total compensation program based on market trends. The company maintains training programs and tuition reimbursement to continually provide the opportunity for employees to enhance and improve their existing knowledge and skills. Benefits offered to employees and their families include:

• Medical, and Dental Plans
• Company Paid Vision Plan
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) Savings Plan (Including company match)
• Job Related Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations

Job Summary:

Set-up and operate CNC Lathe Machines to meet production and quality requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

Operate assigned machinery to fabricate parts to the required specifications by:

• Reading work orders and specification sheets.
• Properly powering up and down the machine.
• Loading and unloading parts.
• Ensuring proper tooling for each machine.
• Creating and sizing jaws on the machine.
• Changing chucking devices when necessary.
• Recognizing insert and tool geometry.
• Making offset adjustments for size. 

Ensures all parts are to the required specifications by:

• Reading blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Verifying conformance of finished work piece specifications.
• Complying with all work instructions.
• Following and maintaining ISO and Schafer procedures.
• Completing Schafer’s quality certification requirements for assigned area. 

Ensure the operational effectiveness of all assigned equipment by:

• Adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Conferring with engineers, production personnel, and programmers to resolve machining problems 

Responsible for supporting the Schafer Business Process by:

• Maintaining and continuously improving productivity of assigned machines.
• Measuring, marking, and scribing dimensions and reference points as guides.
• Continuously looking at tool life and new tooling to cut costs on tools.
• Reducing downtime of machines setups.
• Getting computer setup ready by preparing tooling, fixtures, steel, gages, etc.
• Maintaining the 6S program in assigned area.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Requires physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position, including the ability to walk, stand, lift, carry up to 50 pounds, push, kneel, bend, stoop, reach over and under waist level, twist for extended periods of time on cement or other hard surfaces, etc.
• Demonstrates the verbal and written communication skills necessary to complete forms and take messages in a legible, accurate manner.
• CNC Machinist – 2 years (preferred)Must be able to communicate in English.
• Ability to use a computer.

Working Conditions:

• Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.
• This job is to be performed at the designated facility 100% of the time unless directed otherwise by manager/supervisor.

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)       

Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer:

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.