CNC Gear Setup Machinist

Northern Gear and MachiningMuskego, WI
Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team at Northern Gear in Muskego, WI, as a Full-Time CNC Gear Setup Machinist! This exciting opportunity allows you to work onsite, engaging directly with state-of-the-art machinery in a customer-focused environment. You'll be at the forefront of precision manufacturing, contributing to high-performance projects that directly impact our clients. Experience a vibrant workplace that values energy and collaboration, where your skills are recognized and encouraged to grow. Compensation ranges from $25 to $32 per hour, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Paid Time Off. Take your career to the next level and become an integral part of a company that thrives on innovation and excellence! Northern Gear is seeking a skilled CNC Gear Setup Machinist to join our team at W160 S6609 Commerce Drive, Muskego, Wisconsin 53150. Offering competitive pay of $25-$32 per hour depending on experience, this full-time position operates Monday through Friday. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and troubleshooting CNC Gear Hobbing machines, Shapers, Gear Grinders, and Broaches, ensuring precision machining of splines and gear teeth on metal blanks according to stringent specifications. A strong knowledge of gear hobbing procedures, including program proofing and edits, quality standards, and measurement techniques, is crucial. You will also operate machinery as needed, contributing to the high-performance culture at Northern Gear. Relocation assistance is available in certain circumstances, allowing you to make this exciting career move with support.

Requirements

  • Solid understanding of CNC machining processes
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints effectively
  • Proficiency in using software and tools for quality, production, and engineering data input
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Physical stamina to perform essential functions, including walking, standing, and lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as bending, kneeling, and twisting for extended periods on cement surfaces
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Efficiency
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to walk
  • Ability to stand
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to push
  • Ability to kneel
  • Ability to bend
  • Ability to stoop
  • Ability to reach over and under waist level
  • Ability to twist for extended periods of time on cement
  • Demonstrate the verbal and written communications necessary to complete forms
  • Input data into computer quality, production, and engineering programs
  • Exchange information with other team members
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints
  • Operate in a fast-paced production atmosphere

Nice To Haves

  • Strong knowledge of gear hobbing procedures, including program proofing and edits, quality standards, and measurement techniques

Responsibilities

  • Setting up and troubleshooting CNC Gear Hobbing machines, Shapers, Gear Grinders, and Broaches
  • Ensuring precision machining of splines and gear teeth on metal blanks according to stringent specifications
  • Operating machinery as needed

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off
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