CNC Programmer and Machinist

$54,080 - $72,800/Yr

Jobot - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Milwaukee, WI

101-250 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The position is responsible for basic programming, fixturing, tool set-up, machining, in-process inspection, and final completion of moderately tolerance details, specifically within a tolerance of +/- 0.005. The role requires collaboration with machining personnel, field machinists, engineers, and supervisors to plan and execute the most cost-effective methods for producing quality parts. Safety is emphasized as the first priority in the workplace, and the individual is expected to maintain a culture of safety throughout their operations. The essential duties include operating 3-axis vertical and horizontal machining centers or turning centers under technical supervision. For basic jobs, the individual will layout work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications, develop processes, create part programs, select tooling, and perform setups. The role also involves performing progressive machining operations on work that requires moderate tolerances and finish requirements, ensuring dimensional accuracy and quality workmanship. The individual will complete required inspections and appropriate paperwork, provide feedback to improve programs, processes, and tooling, and maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work area. Additionally, the individual will perform shop duties as directed and required, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the machining operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate 3-axis vertical and horizontal machining centers or turning centers.
• Perform basic/moderate machining under technical supervision.
• Layout work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications for basic jobs.
• Develop processes, create part programs, select tooling, and perform setups for basic jobs.
• Perform progressive machining operations on work involving moderate tolerances and finish requirements.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and quality workmanship.
• Complete required inspections and appropriate paperwork.
• Provide feedback to improve programs, processes, tooling, etc.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work area.
• Perform shop duties as directed and required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Journeyman or 2-year technical degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of progressively responsible related experience in CNC machining.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to operate CNC machining equipment.
• Knowledge of carbide drills, end mills, inserted cutters, and boring tooling.
• Knowledge of Haas machining centers (vertical, horizontal, and/or turning) preferred.
• Knowledge of G&L boring mills preferred.
• Knowledge of G & M code programming.
• Knowledge of feeds & speeds.
• Knowledge of the machineability of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Ability to measure/inspect lengths, diameters, straightness, flatness, etc.
• Basic knowledge of GD & T.
• Basic ability with conversational programming.
• Basic ability to program using a CAM system, preferably Mastercam.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $26 to $35 per hour.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a rapidly growing company.