Machinist

Manitowoc•Port Washington, WI

About The Position

Under the general direction of a Production Supervisor, the Machinist operates large CNC boring bar machines to produce parts to blueprint specifications while meeting production schedules and company quality and quantity standards. The role includes setting up and operating machines, preparing CNC tooling, interpreting drawings and process documentation, inspecting materials and finished work, maintaining records, and following established safety and housekeeping requirements. The position is based in a normal shop working environment and follows a Monday–Thursday 4/10 shift. The employee must be able and willing to work any shift and overtime.

Requirements

  • Pass a written and hands-on evaluation to be eligible for employment.
  • Math skills sufficient to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; work with decimals and fractions; and read a ruler and measuring tape in standard and metric units.
  • Two years of experience setting up, laying out, and operating large CNC boring bars, or equivalent technical training in machining operations.
  • Ability to read and work from blueprints.
  • Ability to use hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds up to 100 feet.
  • Ability and willingness to work any shift and overtime.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Large horizontal boring bar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate assigned classification machines to produce parts.
  • Load tapes and edit CNC programs.
  • Read and follow process sheets and drawings when setting up and operating machines.
  • Use a rule, level, miter, or square to measure angles.
  • Read and work from drawings and schematics.
  • Complete and maintain required paperwork and ensure the proper paperwork follows parts.
  • Operate small hand and power tools, including grinders, cranes, hoists, and powered hand trucks, and use precision measuring devices.
  • Obtain company certification to operate overhead cranes, jib hoists, and powered industrial forklifts.
  • Perform daily inspections; perform basic rigging; and use chains and slings with jib hoists, overhead cranes, and battery magnets.
  • Operate pedestal-mounted jib cranes.
  • Preset CNC tooling.
  • Grind small twist drills.
  • Operate internal shapers.
  • Inspect and mark materials for machining.
  • Perform random quality inspections to meet ISO standards.
  • Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.
  • Read and interpret dimensions, component drawings, and mini process sheets.
  • Ensure parts and materials are properly identified.
  • Perform job functions safely and wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Know and follow job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures and rules.
  • Complete required safety training within applicable governmental time constraints and demonstrate competency in the training received.
  • Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention, or correct issues when able.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package, including benefits and 401(k) beginning on the first day of employment.
  • Continuing education and training opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
  • Vacation and holiday pay.
  • Paid parental leave.
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