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CNC Operator - 2nd shift

5/12/2026

The CNC Operator is responsible for setting up and operating various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This includes programming via G-code, troubleshooting production issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
ABEC engineered solutions and services for biotech manufacturing Since 1974, ABEC has been a global leader in delivering integrated process solutions and services for manufacturing in the biopharmaceutical industry. Many of today’s leading antibody, vaccine, and recombinant protein therapies are manufactured by processes and equipment engineered, manufactured, installed and serviced by ABEC, and a majority of the world’s pharmaceutical and biotech companies are ABEC customers. ABEC’s unique value is based on long experience, complete in-house capabilities, a custom, flexible approach, and long-term credibility. Whether building new capacity or improving existing facilities, ABEC’s turn-key solutions reduce overall cost and time to market while delivering maximum productivity. For more information, please visit www.abec.com or email info@abec.com Interested in a career at ABEC? Learn more about our open positions at https://www.abec.com/join-our-team/
About the Role

Description

 

ABEC –  Join a team that keeps production moving. In this CNC Operator role, you’ll do more than run machines — you’ll assist with programming, troubleshoot issues, and provide feedback that drives continuous improvement across the operation.
 This is a full time, 2nd shift role with our Springfield, MO team!

 What you’ll be a part of: 

  •  A company that prioritizes employee safety and maintains SHARP certification
  • A team focused on continuous improvement and innovation
  • A company that stands behind the quality of its work and products 

What you'll do:

  • Set up and operate CNC equipment
  •  Program and edit CNC machines using G-code 
  •  Troubleshoot machining and production issues to maintain efficiency and quality 
  •  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production operations 

Why Join ABEC:

  • Be part of a growing organization with a new facility opening in Wilson, NC
  • Work in a temperature-controlled shop environment
  • Contribute to the production of equipment used to manufacture life-enhancing medications 

 The Bottom Line:

 If you take pride in your work, embrace continuous improvement, and want a career with purpose, ABEC is the place for you. 


Benefits Include:

Paid holidays and vacation time 

Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)

Company paid life insurance

Generous 401K plan (40% match)

College tuition benefit program

Employee Referral Program  


Requirements


Position Summary: The CNC Operator will be responsible for setting up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.


Responsibilities:

  • Reads and understands setup sheet, specifications and drawings to determine setup procedures, machining sequence and dimensions of finished work piece.
  • Attaches fixtures to machine and position and secures work piece in fixture according to setup instructions.
  • Selects and installs proper cutting tools.
  • Loads programs in machine control unit or enters commands to retrieve machine instructions from database.
  • Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
  • Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
  • Changes cutting tools and location of work piece during machining process as specified in instructions.
  • Measures and inspects first work piece for conformance to specifications and quality standards.
  • Machine high tolerance components to drawing specifications using primarily lathe and milling machines.
  • Fabricate specialty parts
  • Recommend improvements.
  • Conduct operations in a safe manner
  • Maintains machines
  • Follow all safety rules and policies
  • Execute other tasks as assigned
  • Ability to travel when required
  • Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Qualifications:

  • 2 years in Machine Shop Environment preferred
  • 2 years’ experience in Mechanical Field
  • Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. / 23 kilograms
  • Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site
  • Required to stand for long periods of time and may involve heavy manual labor
  • You will need to be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items
  • Exposure to loud noises
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment  
  • Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.   
  • Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus

Company Background:

For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.  

Key Skills
CNC OperationG-code ProgrammingMachine SetupTroubleshootingPrecision MeasurementLathe OperationMilling Machine OperationBlueprint ReadingContinuous ImprovementLean ManufacturingSix SigmaFabricationShop MathematicsMetal PropertiesQuality InspectionSafety Compliance
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringTrades
Benefits
Paid HolidaysVacation TimeMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance401K PlanCollege Tuition Benefit ProgramEmployee Referral Program
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