2nd Shift CNC Oper Setup Trainee (Dept 55)

Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC.•Town of Prairie du Sac, WI
•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years. Our heritage, our people, and our passion is to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities. This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The first half ($1,000) is payable after successful completion of the orientation period and the second half ($1,000) is payable after one consecutive year of employment. This position has a 4.5% shift premium. All offers of employment made by Milwaukee Valve are contingent upon successfully completing our required drug screen and physical capabilities tests.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum six months related experience and/or training
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as: Safety policies and rules, Operating and maintenance instructions, Procedure manuals
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding
  • Thoroughly carry out instructions given in any form
  • Ability to deal effectively with routine problems and situations
  • Is at work for scheduled hours
  • Is at workstation at their scheduled time and ready to work
  • Follows instructions
  • Responds to management’s directions
  • Takes responsibility for own actions
  • Demonstrates a consistent performance in all aspects of their work
  • Keeps break periods to allotted times
  • Proposes possible improvements
  • Adapts well to change
  • Learn how to identify root causes
  • Ensures documentation of processes is complete and correct
  • Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them
  • Detects and reports defective equipment, materials and/or faulty operations to maintain a safe environment
  • Accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations
  • Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills
  • Work in a team environment and deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
  • Basic math ability such as: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Learn how to calculate such things as: Speed (RPM / SFM), Feed (IPM / IPR), Chip Load, Taper
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
  • Identify that surface finishes are met
  • Measures parts correctly and ensures specifications are met
  • Visually inspect parts to specified standards
  • Meets productivity standards
  • Completes work in allotted time
  • Strives to increase productivity
  • Proper use of measuring instruments such as: Caliper, Micrometer, Machinist scale, Functional gages, Height stand
  • Is able to read blueprint dimensioning
  • Interpret blueprint information
  • Comprehension of information
  • Application of tolerances as defined
  • Basic knowledge and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Standard PC and MS software
  • Essential elements of current ERP System
  • Current databases
  • Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday
  • Frequently use hands and arms to reach, grasp, manipulate, handle, or feel material
  • Constant use hands and fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, handle, and manipulate parts and tools
  • Occasional bending
  • Frequent lifting up to 40 lb. unassisted
  • Occasional lifting up to 70lbs unassisted

Nice To Haves

  • Toolbox (roller cabinet)
  • Allen Wrenches (standard provided)
  • Brass Hammer (provided)
  • Square
  • Screw Drivers
  • Flashlight
  • Calculator
  • Scale
  • Wrenches
  • Pliers
  • 1” Micrometer
  • 6” Caliper
  • 12” Caliper
  • 1” Dial Indicator w/ mag base
  • Test Indicator(s)
  • 1-4” Micrometer set
  • Depth Micrometer set
  • Other tools may be needed to be successful and proficient in the position.

Responsibilities

  • Removal and installation of tools, tool setting, tool offsets and program movements.
  • Read, follow and comprehend work instructions and blueprints.
  • Loading and unloading of parts.
  • Changes inserts / tooling.
  • Adjusts wear offsets.
  • Measures parts.
  • Run jobs within quality and efficiency expectations.
  • Maintains coolant level.
  • Maintains lubrication oil.
  • Greases fixtures.
  • Washes down inside of machine.
  • Cleans work area.
  • Production documentation.
  • Performs tool testing and documents results.
  • Removal and installation of tools and fixtures.
  • Perform tool setting and tool offsets.
  • Transfer of machine programs to and from machine control.
  • Follow program movements.
  • Determining and establishing work offsets.
  • Obtain first article.
  • Creation of general work holding (i.e., soft jaws).
  • Machine set up with assistance.
  • Selection of tooling.
  • Minor edits of programs.
  • Indicating in of jaws, fixtures, tooling, etc...
  • Follows safety policies and procedures.
  • Wears PPE.
  • Reports potentially unsafe conditions and follows proper procedures for correction.
  • Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Assists in the organization and maintaining the machine shop work environment.
  • Follows security policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flex Spending
  • 401K with employer match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid time off
  • Shift premiums
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus
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