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**Come Join Us!** From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects [here](https://obe.com/projects/). Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future. **Job Responsibilities**: - Prioritize safety as a core principle - Interpret work orders and blueprints to determine machining requirements - Set-up and operate multi-axis CNC machining centers - Ensuring proper machine adjustments - Machine of quality parts for window & door manufacture - Perform quality workmanship with dimensional accuracy - Inspect completed parts according to specifications - Document & report productivity and non-conforming records - Perform secondary machining operations as needed - Perform daily maintenance activities to machines as prescribed - Maintain a clean and orderly machines & workstations - Participate in and contribute to a continuous improvement culture - Work professionally and positively with others to achieve a healthy and cohesive working relationship - All other duties as assigned **Qualification/Education Requirements:** - Introductory skill level in CNC machining - Ability to utilize various machine-shop measuring instruments helpful - Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32” accuracy - Appetite for a mechanical job role striving to deliver OEE (Optimal Equipment Effectiveness) - Machining experience helpful - Detail-oriented experience - Computer familiarity - Work structure organization skill **What OBE Offers You** - Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive [benefits](https://obe.com/careers/) at the lowest cost to the employee - Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose - Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses - Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed [OBE Privacy Policy](https://www.obe.com/privacy-policy) OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.
Salary estimate
$72,000 – $98,000/yr
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Skills for this role
CommunicationLeadership
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