3rd Shift CNC Machinist
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CNC Machinist to join our dynamic manufacturing team on our 2nd and 3rd Shift. In this role, you will operate, set up, and program CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines to produce precision components that meet strict quality standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment, including CNC lathes and milling machines, in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. 2nd Shift: Monday to Thursday 2PM to Midnight 3rd Shift: Monday to Thursday 8PM to 6AM Shift Premium for off shifts!
Requirements
- Manufacturing experience with prior experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges
- One year Machine Tool Operation certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Experience operating CNC machinery such as CNC milling machines or CNC lathes in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of CNC programming languages (e.g., G-code) and CAM programming software for toolpath creation.
- Familiarity with blueprint reading, GD&T standards, and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and coordinate measuring machines confidently.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and lean manufacturing practices within a fast-paced production setting.
- Must be a U.S. citizen (due to ITAR and UNNPI regulatory requirements)
Responsibilities
- Actively promote and participate in advancing the safety culture of the facility.
- Read, process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
- Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system.
- Interpret work instructions.
- Identify, select and install proper tooling for operations being performed.
- Calculate proper feeds and speeds for a variety of steel grades, copper, brass, aluminum and bronze
- Read, understand, edit and/or write programs.
- Understand capabilities of tooling and machinery.
- Understand applicable quality systems and perform necessary quality inspections.
- Adhere to all Waukesha Bearings policies and procedures.
- Seek out and participate in Continuous Improvement opportunities.
- Set up all necessary measuring equipment and routinely check the calibration of the equipment while measuring.
- Create and maintain a team focused work environment.
Benefits
- a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- wellness programs
- health savings account
- health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
- supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
- optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
- adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
- commuter benefits
- parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
- paid time off
- business travel services
- employee discounts
- an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
