1st Shift CNC Set Up III (Dept. 301)

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 1st Shift CNC Setup III to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 301. This position has a starting hourly wage of $30.23. 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 year of employment. The regularly scheduled hours for this position are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may become a possibility or even required. When working overtime, the regularly scheduled shift is adjusted by 1-2 hours at either the beginning or end of the regularly scheduled shift. Overtime may also be requested or mandatory on Saturday as well. All offers of employment made by Milwaukee Valve are contingent upon successfully completing our required drug screen and physical capabilities tests. 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 including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum 4-year related machining experience, training or equivalent
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies and rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Communicate effectively with others at all levels with proper etiquette
Thoroughly carry out instructions given in any form
Ability to deal effectively with problems and situations
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding the best course of action
Aware of cost profit and learn to determine a profitable outcome
Is at work for scheduled hours
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
Mentors and assist in training of employees
Proposes possible improvements
Adapts well to change
Ensures documentation of processes is complete, correct and recorded
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
Assist with identifying root causes and provides input for possible solutions
Accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations
Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills
Ability to work in a team environment, and deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
Math ability such as Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Geometry, Trigonometry
Calculations of such things as Speed (RPM / SFM), Feed (IPM / IPR), Chip Load, Angles, Ratios, Arc and Circles, Taper
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Proper use of measuring instruments such as Caliper, Micrometer, Machinist scale, Functional gages, Height stand, Indicator, Surface roughness gage
Use of measuring instruments effectively to perform complex measurements and part layout
Perform first part inspection and in process inspections
Is able to read blueprint dimensioning
Interpret blueprint information
Comprehension of information
Application of tolerances as defined
Knowledge and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to use a standard PC and MS software
Become proficient with essential elements of current ERP System
Become proficient with 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

Ability to use a CMM is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform machine set up and machine operation of various CNC machines as needed, including HMC, VMC, HTL, VTL, Swiss Screw, Multi-Axis lathes, Transfer machines, Robots, etc.
Determine work holding and tool selection.
Extensively edit programs when needed.
Assist with the mentoring of others in machining.
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
Set up machines in cell
Ability to create general work holding (i.e., soft jaws)
Machine set up unassisted
Selection and recommendation of tooling when needed
Capability to extensively edit programs
Indicating in of jaws, fixtures, tooling, etc...
Ability to generate programs of moderate difficulty
Ability to set-up and run jobs (including first time runs) within quality and efficiency expectations
Identify surface finishes are met
Measures parts correctly and ensures specifications are met
Visually inspect parts to specified standards
Ability to interpret data from the CMM and manual measurements and make adjustments to machining processes to achieve dimensional and visual compliance
Meets productivity standards
Completes work in allotted time
Strives to increase productivity
Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
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