Advanced CNC Operator- SRC Automotive

About the role

SRC Automotive, Inc. is a leader in the remanufacturing of engines used in the Automotive, Marine, Natural Gas & Oil and Power Systems industries. Associates operate as employee‑owners, taking pride in their technical skills and their impact on the bottom line. Advanced CNC Operators run machine shop equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, presses, drill presses, CMM, or work on an assembly line for routine parts from casting, producing production parts to required tolerances for engine assembly.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine production duties by following written processes to operate machinery such as: mills, lathes, grinders, seat/guide/stud presses, induction heat treating equipment, drill presses, CMM, specialized gauging equipment for seat and guides and operate an assembly line to specific tolerances in required quantities.
• Performs equipment set up, make machine offsets, maintain tooling, and may perform minor operating modifications to equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the visual and quantifiable inspection of the result of their process.
• Ability to use and understand general machine shop gauges, operate a CMM, and understand the CMM data to know when machines need adjusted.
• Assess adjustments needed to CNC equipment by reviewing CMM reports, make adjustments as necessary, check adjustments for accuracy.
• Resolves basic production and machine operating problems, reports non‑routine machinery failures to the Team Leader or Production Supervisor for assistance.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the department.
• Follows all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following company safety policies.
• Performs daily Total Preventive Maintenance on the equipment to maintain their quality.
• Assist in other production areas as needed.
• Assist in SRC Automotive's continuous improvement efforts.
• Works within production processes to ensure compliance with IATF‑16949.
• Participates in and supports the principles of Open Book Management.

Requirements

• Regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
• May sit 5% of the time and stand/walk 95% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently lift or move 35 to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.
• May be exposed to harsh conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures for extended periods.
• PPE such as steel‑toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection may be required.

Qualifications

• Employee‑owner mindset: teammate mentality, strong interpersonal skills, proactive, upholds commitments, continual learning.
• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing‑paced assembly line setting preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, conversions).
• Ability to work back and forth between metric and SAE standards.
• Ability to use hand, air, and power tools.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective relationship management skills in a team environment.
• Basic computer literacy; ability to use computer systems to retrieve work process and Bills of Materials.
• Desire to expand knowledge, skills, and abilities through training and education.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with opportunity for growth and promotion from within.
• Affordable and comprehensive insurance effective on the 61st day of employment.
• Bonus opportunity up to 8%.
• Paid Time Off Program and 11 paid holidays.
• 5% 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 100% tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness center and wellness program with free mental health resources.

Schedule

Location: 4431 W. Calhoun, Springfield, MO 65802. 1st shift Monday‑Thursday 5:00 am‑03:30 pm; overtime as needed on Friday and Saturday.