CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist

Innio • Waukesha, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

INNIO is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist to help launch a new, highly automated machining operation for Jenbacher engine production in Waukesha. INNIO is investing in all-new Makino & Waldrich Coburg machining centers, FANUC robotics, and advanced automation technology, creating machining cells built around the most advanced manufacturing technology available today. The role involves developing, modifying, and optimizing CNC machining processes for large, high-precision engine components, supporting the launch of new machining centers and automated cells, and setting up, proving out, and troubleshooting new machining processes. The position also includes selecting tooling, supporting fixture and tooling development, and improving cycle time, quality, tool life, and process performance. The CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist will partner with manufacturing engineering, suppliers, and global INNIO teams to help establish machining standards in Waukesha, WI. This role offers an international training opportunity in Jenbach, Austria.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of CNC machining, setup, and programming experience.
• Experience programming CNC milling centers; Fanuc preferred, Siemens a plus.
• Strong understanding of tooling, machining processes, and technical drawings.
• CAD/CAM experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a hands-on, continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• TopSolid, Mastercam, GibbsCAM or similar welcomed.
• VERICUT, TDM, CATIA or AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• CNC certification, or apprenticeship preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC machining processes used to manufacture large, high-precision engine components.
• Support the launch of new Makino horizontal and 5-axis machining centers & Waldrich Coburg bridge mills and FANUC automated cells.
• Set up, prove out, and troubleshoot new machining processes.
• Select tooling and support fixture and tooling development.
• Improve cycle time, quality, tool life, and process performance.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering, suppliers, and global INNIO teams.
• Help establish machining standards in Waukesha, WI.

Benefits

• International Training Opportunity: You'll receive hands-on training with our machining experts at INNIO's Jenbacher manufacturing facility in Jenbach, Austria, before bringing that expertise back to Waukesha. Includes company-paid airfare, housing, transportation and per diem.
• Great work environment
• Professional development
• Challenging careers
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED