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Waterloo Works Factory for the Production - CNC Machinist

Primary Function:

Machines parts and/or part details in a team environment on CNC machine tools designed to turn, drill, bore and/or mill production material.

Types of Machines, Tools and Equipment Used or Operated:

Various types of CNC Machine tools designed to turn, drill, bore and/or mill operations, material handling equipment, jigs, fixtures, measuring gages and instruments, and various hand tools.

Job Details:

Work is not closely supervised. Employees must maintain a safe work environment. Details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Turn, drill, bore and/or mill, etc., parts.

• Operates one or more CNC machine tools to complete an operation

• Performs own setups and/or works from part prints and/or job specifications.

• Checks results for conformance to print and/or specifications and makes necessary corrections.

• Records data and/or keeps records for quality, maintenance and/or preventive maintenance, SPC, etc.

• Lubricates, adds coolant, checks and/or cleans equipment and tooling.

• Performs some preventive maintenance and adjustments to equipment.

• Instructs and assists other team members.

• Moves and positions loads.

• Cleans work area and performs other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

• Works shifts (choice of shift based on seniority)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience setting up machine tools for specific jobs

• Experience measuring devices such as snap gauges, go/no-go-gauges, thread gauges, height gauges, and dial indicators for quality control

• Experience interpreting drawings to create parts and determine tolerances

• Experience in CNC Machining

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else?

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences and values matter.

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses

• Savings & Retirement benefits

• Well being – Physical and Mental Healthcare

• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Tuition Assistance

• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations

• Charitable contribution match

• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.