Journeyworker Machinist - 1st Shift

Watts Water Technologies•Menomonee Falls, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires demonstrated mastery of the machining trade through completion of a State‑Indentured Apprenticeship Program or equivalent recognized credential. The Journeyman Machinist is expected to operate with full independence, provide technical leadership, train and evaluate apprentices, and serve as a subject matter expert for all complex machining processes within the department. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Requirements

Completion of a State Apprenticeship Program and attainment of Journeyman Machinist status.
5+ years of machining experience working with lathes and mills.
Demonstrated mastery of machining trades consistent with journey-level standards.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Create, modify, and optimize complex CNC programs to ensure maximum efficiency, precision, and alignment with engineering specifications.
Perform expert-level setups on a wide range of CNC and manual machines, including multi-axis systems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum throughput.
Interprets and applies advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts to ensure precision machining.
Performs complex diagnostics, including spindle analysis, toolpath optimization, and vibration/root‑cause investigations.
Leads qualification machining runs and first‑article processes for new product introductions.
Recommends process updates and revisions to engineering and quality based on journey-level expertise.
Serves as the primary decision‑maker for machining operations during supervisor absence.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle times, improving quality, and enhancing safety and ergonomics.
Train, mentor, and evaluate junior machinists and apprentices, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer across the team.
Provides formal on‑the‑job training for apprentices in accordance with State‑Indentured apprenticeship standards.
Evaluates apprentice performance and documents progress toward competency milestones.
Develops training materials, standard work, and skill building‑ exercises for new machinists.
Ensure all parts meet or exceed quality standards through advanced inspection techniques and use of precision measuring tools.
Work closely with engineering, quality, and production planning teams to resolve design issues, improve manufacturability, and support new product introductions.
Maintain accurate records of setups, tooling, and process changes.
Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Recommend and implement tooling improvements.
Monitor machine performance and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules.
Oversee workflow within the machining cell, prioritize tasks, and ensure production targets are consistently met or exceeded.
Completes industrial lift truck certifications as needed.
Collaborate effectively with all team members across departments.
Helps support other department functions as needed.
Help create and maintain a positive work environment.
Understand and abide by all company safety policies.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor or Company management.