Machinist II - Day
About The Position
Join the Milgard Windows & Doors team (part of MITER Brands™) as a Machinist II, where you’ll put your precision, craftsmanship, and problem‑solving skills to work in a high‑performing manufacturing environment. If you’re someone who takes pride in producing ultra‑precise parts, enjoys hands‑on machining, and thrives in a collaborative shop atmosphere — we’d love to meet you. MITER Brands is one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of energy‑efficient windows and doors, with a strong reputation for quality, stability, and growth opportunities. In this role, you’ll work independently and as part of a skilled team to fabricate high‑precision parts that keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a technical field or 10+ years of machining/manufacturing experience.
- Strong ability to read engineering drawings and prints.
- Advanced part measurement and inspection skills.
- Experience with manual machining and CNC operations.
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems (bearings, gears, cams, slides, pneumatics/hydraulics).
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft applications.
Nice To Haves
- CNC programming experience (machine interface or external software).
- Experience with SolidWorks, SolidCam, AutoCAD, or VectorPoint is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of electrical and pneumatic machine controls.
- Familiarity with TPM and preventive maintenance processes.
- Knowledge of window production machinery is a plus (not required).
Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to machine parts within tight tolerances (.0002"–.0005").
- Use surface grinders (6" & 14") to achieve flatness, squareness, and perpendicularity to .0002".
- Machine complex features including compound tapers; perform tool grinding for form cutting & sharpening.
- Operate manual Bridgeport‑style mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
- Use advanced math (geometry, trigonometry, speeds/feeds calculations) for precision machining.
- Measure and verify parts with calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, gauge blocks, and other precision tools.
- Calibrate and maintain measuring devices.
- Assemble and disassemble complex tooling.
- Verify machine alignment and perform routine maintenance to ensure proper performance.
- Dress grinding wheels and cutting tools.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Provide guidance or instruction to others in the tool shop when needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized workstation.
- Utilize Machinery’s Handbook and work with a variety of materials.
- Use support equipment including: Bandsaws Vertical & horizontal tool sharpeners Twist drill sharpeners Pedestal grinders Hand‑polishing tools
Benefits
- Three comprehensive Medical plan options Prescription Dental Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc
- Legal Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Team Member Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Yearly Wellness Clinic
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
