Full-Time

CNC Operator 1

The Gund Company

The Gund Company

201-500 employees

Vertical-integrated fabricator of engineered materials

No salary listed

Walnut, CA, USA

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Requirements
  • The ability to follow written instructions and read blueprint specifications, or equivalent.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal defects.
  • The ability to communicate with a supervisor on work order priority.
  • The ability to adapt to changes due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts.
  • Basic to intermediate math skills and/or aptitudes.
  • The ability to use basic measuring instruments.
  • The ability to work overtime as needed.
  • A high school diploma or GED with prior hands-on, vocational, or job-related coursework or training, or a similar combination of education and experience.
  • The ability to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel, with frequent lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds.
  • The ability to adjust focus.
  • The ability to work in a shop environment that is not climate controlled and may be subject to outdoor weather conditions.
  • The ability to use respirators or other personal protective equipment when required and work around fumes, dust particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Responsibilities
  • Implement production fulfillment process steps related to fabricating parts according to work orders and customer requirements.
  • Set up machinery, ensure it works properly, and produce materials that conform to company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.
  • Operate one or more CNC production machining centers, including lathes and horizontal and vertical mills.
  • Load and operate numerically controlled machine tools using standard and repetitive sequences when programs are provided and setups are made and maintained by higher-level operators.
  • Operate fabrication equipment according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
  • Place and secure workpieces in the proper machine table, holding device, or other appropriate surface using clamps and wrenches.
  • Load, operate, and manufacture a variety of custom parts using CNC machining centers according to customer orders and work orders.
  • Recognize basic tooling and procedures within established tolerances.
  • Complete work order paperwork.
  • Check parts for conformance to customer specifications.
  • Maintain counts and perform packaging duties as required.
  • Participate in cross-training activities to become knowledgeable about equipment and processes within the department.
  • Perform routine daily machine maintenance, including cleanup and lubrication.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Determine whether tools are undamaged and safe for use.
  • Make suggestions to improve production and order-processing efficiency.
  • Assist with training other team members.
  • Follow safety rules and quality standards.
  • Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the company’s values.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing industry.
  • Problem-solving skills.

The Gund Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions with 13 facilities worldwide, including a materials testing lab and a world headquarters in St. Louis. They offer custom fabricated parts developed through a consultative, engineering approach to meet electrical and mechanical needs, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems and certifications such as AS9100D and ITAR compliance. Materials specialists help customers choose options and optimize production for yield, fabrication efficiency, and cost reduction, while controlling their own supply chain to meet tight timelines. The company has 70+ years of experience and a reputation for strong customer service, quality, responsiveness, and deep application knowledge. Their goal is to satisfy the toughest customer requirements by delivering custom parts that fit specific applications on schedule and within quality standards.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1951

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What believers are saying

  • June 25, 2026 Waukesha expansion signals demand and long-term capacity commitments.
  • September 18, 2025 IDI Fabrication acquisition expands North American production and Mexico coverage.
  • February 10, 2026 Von Roll deal deepens insulation capabilities for motors, transformers, and switchgear.

What critics are saying

  • June 25, 2026 Waukesha expansion adds execution risk across warehouse, office, and manufacturing phases.
  • Integrating IDI Fabrication and Von Roll strains management, quality systems, and cross-border logistics.
  • A severe customer concentration shock in electrical equipment manufacturing would hit utilization and threaten survival.

What makes The Gund Company unique

  • The Gund Company combines custom composites, insulation, and fabrication across six countries as of 2026.
  • February 10, 2026 Von Roll acquisition added Germany and UK composites plants.
  • Its catalog spans PolyPro EV, Rotoguard, and G-Frac for electrification and industrial customers.

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Company News

The Daily Reporter Publishing Co.
Jun 25th, 2026
The Gund Co. plans 110,000-square-foot expansion in Waukesha.

The Gund Co. plans 110,000-square-foot expansion in Waukesha. Another Waukesha manufacturer is considering a large facility expansion. St. Louis-based The Gund Co. on Wednesday discussed potential plans for a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing addition for its facility at 809 Phillip Dr. with the Waukesha Plan Commission. No action was taken on the discussion, which featured a two-story office space and main facility entrance in the manufacturing district. The Gund Co. makes composite materials used in electrical systems, engines and other mechanical and industrial equipment, according to a city staff report. Gund's current facility has manufacturing lines, a warehouse and an office with a total footprint of around 65,000 square feet. The first phase of expansion will connect to the existing building and will include a warehouse and loading dock area. The next phase will connect to the first phase with an office area at the north end of the building near Phillip Drive and additional manufacturing space. The addition will extend onto an adjacent property west of the current site which will need to be combined with the parcel. The company will also add a driveway from Phillip Drive. In May, the commission approved a minor site plan and architectural review for a new storage tank at the facility. The Gund Co. has locations across the U.S. and multiple countries including Canada, Mexico and India. Waukesha officials also considered expansion plans introduced by gas engine maker INNIO. That company wants to combine several parcels at 1101 W. St. Paul Ave. and build a 84,414-square-foot addition to support production of a new engine line.

Industry Today
Sep 18th, 2025
September 18, 2025 The Gund Company Acquires IDI Fabrication

September 18, 2025 The Gund Company acquires IDI Fabrication.

Industry Today
Sep 18th, 2025
The Gund Company Acquires IDI Fabrication

Expanding capabilities in engineered material solutions.