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CNC Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

24 days ago by Johnson Controls
  • $34.08 per hour
  • Pennsylvania, PA, US
  • Full-time
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Operate a CNC-controlled horizontal machining center at Johnson Controls’ York, PA Grantley Plant, producing custom industrial HVAC equipment for Navy vessels. This 2nd-shift, union role focuses on running advanced CNC machinery, inspections, tooling upkeep, and supporting preventative maintenance. Standout perk: benefits eligible from day one, plus shift differential.

Key skills
CNC machine operation (horizontal machining center)Reading shop prints/drawingsPrecision measurement (micrometers, calipers, gauges)Fixture changeovers and part loading/unloadingDeburring and use of hand/power toolsDNC-linked machining / program tape useTool preset and tool management systemsIn-process inspection and manual data inputPreventive maintenance checklists (PM)US Citizenship eligibility for federal defense contract
Pays $34.08/hour union rate plus $2.00/hour shift differential (2nd shift), with bonus eligibility stated.
You'll thrive here if you can confidently run and inspect parts on N/C controlled CNC equipment from prints and process sheets while keeping quality/tolerances tight in a 2nd-shift, defense-contract environment.
Why apply
  • Day-one benefits eligibility
  • Union role with shift differential
  • Work on US Navy systems

Job Description

We are seeking a CNC Machine Operator to join our federal team at our York, PA location. Our team at the Grantley Plant custom design, develops, manufactures, ships, installs, and maintains industrial HVAC equipment for Navy vessels of all sizes. This job consists of duties required to operate a CNC controlled horizontal machining center with a rotary table and 14 feet of travel. Operation includes handling machine equipped with 100 position automatic tool change system, PC based tool management/preset system, part probe, broken tool detection, adaptive control and horsepower monitor and is DNC linked.


Location

York, PA

Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday) 2pm - 10pm
Pay: Union $34.08, plus $2.00/hour Shift Differential
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Union: This is a bargaining unit (Union) position.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
* Relocation assistance may be available. Certain conditions apply.

Learn more about Navy Systems York, PA Plant: Navy Systems, York PA



As a CNC Machine Operator, you will:


  • Use tool preset machine, precision measuring instruments, hand and hand power tools, deburr tools and appropriate material handling equipment.
  • Work from drawings, process sheets, specifications, tape program, instructions, or visual display units.
  • Perform fixture change-overs, loading and unloading of production parts, on-line piece parts inspection and manual data input to insure specified finishes, tolerances.
  • Maintain tooling and backup tooling (where necessary).
  • Monitor control messages and take appropriate corrective action.
  • Perform utility functions to maintain process
  • Will perform housekeeping and deburr internal to machining operations.
  • Fills out PM check lists and may assist in the PM of the machine.
  • Use all types of precision measuring instruments including but not limited to ID and OD micrometers up to 130 inches, calipers up to 130 inches, parallels up to 48 inches, depth gauges, height gauges, plug and ring gauges.


Required Qualifications


  • Ability to read shop prints, mathematics, handbook formulas, precision measuring instrument, process sheets, program tapes.
  • Knowledge of N/C controlled machines and shop practices equivalent to 1 to 2 years trades training.
  • Judgment required to plan, perform, make general decisions within prescribed quality, tolerance, limitations.
  • Ability to perform moderate physical effort working continuously with light weight or frequently with average weight materials
  • Must have proper authorization to work on a Federal Defense contract which requires US Citizenship.


Preferred


  • Experience with set-up and operation of CNC machines, preferably with Horizontal Boring Mills, SNK, and Mori Seiki.

Who We Are


The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application


If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “Who we are” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU


Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

· Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List

· Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

· Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list

· CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'

· Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America

· Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.

· Newsweek  America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

· Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time

· Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024

· Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing

· Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024

· Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.


Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers



Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
Job Number: 1532

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