MACHINING TECH - Laser | Weekends

WEILER INC • Knoxville, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machining Technician sets up and operates a variety of machines, primarily CNC equipment. Equipment may include CNC press brakes, machining centers, rollers, lathes, lasers, plate-cutting equipment, manual lathes, and manual drills. The role follows blueprints, work orders, and documented setup instructions to produce quality parts efficiently and safely. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders for dimensions, tolerances, tooling instructions, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, and cutting tools.
• Build tooling and work-holding devices to complete machining tasks.
• Perform machine setups according to documented instructions and adjust settings to achieve quality parts efficiently.
• Read and understand measuring tools such as angle and degree squares.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and tape measures to verify product quality.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished products, sometimes using an overhead hoist.
• Operate CNC machines that have been previously programmed.
• Perform and document Level 1 TPMs.
• Follow safety guidelines and work safely at all times.

What This Job Offers

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