Prototype Machinist A

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our people. People who work with a passion to be the best with an unparalleled pride in their work and the Milwaukee Tool brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to invest in everyone’s development from day one. Our teams impact every innovative step of the new product development process. The fast-paced, collaborative environment delivers disruptive, best in class products by working directly with end users to understand their needs for heavy-duty, high-performance products. To learn more about the Milwaukee story and our company click HERE. You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: •Create prototype components using the latest software and machining methodology •Understanding of conversational programming, fixturing, and effective work holding •Experience in machining a variety of materials •Program and post to a variety of CNC equipment using CAD/CAM software • Proficient with knee mills, manual lathes, surface grinders, and/or cylindrical grinders, internal grinders, CNC mills, turning centers, 5 axis mills, 5 axis mill-turns, wire EDM, sinker EDM, etc. •Work directly from CAD Models, sketches, and verbal instructions to produce accurate prototype power tool components in a variety of materials •Recommend design changes or modifications, select allowances and materials, proceed from your own concepts in the absence of design and specifications as needed •Understanding of GD&T •Use a variety of precision measuring devices to layout and inspect work •This position requires a highly skilled and motivated individual who will be required to frequently communicate with our New Product Development Team and maintain schedules while aligning with safety and quality expectations •Willingness to add value through training/professional development of RPD apprentices •Culture alignment is imperative, interpersonal skills, self-starter with a positive attitude •Good written, and oral communication skills and a desire to build constructive working relationships •Maintain a clean and safe working environment •Ability to strategize/prepare effectively and follow through according to plans •Embrace a growth mindset, seeks out technical coaching and feedback, while continuing to develop problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

Requirements

Requires a high school education or equivalent, supplemented by an apprenticeship program and 10+ years of applied experience in related fields. Apprenticeship requirement can be offset by work experience.
A thorough understanding of machining principles, i.e. datum planes, tab machining, dimensional accuracy, and materials.
Extensive programming and operational knowledge in one or more of the following machines or similar: Hermle Five Axis, Haas / Mazak Vertical Machining Centers, Mazak Multi-Tasking Five Axis Integrex, Nexus CNC Turning, Sodick Sinker EDM, Mitsubishi Wire EDM, Koepfer Gear Hob, Knee Mills and ID / OD Grinders
Proficiency in CAD & CAM software is essential to perform assigned responsibilities.
CAD proficiency in one or more of the following: Solidworks, NX Unigraphics
CAM programming proficiency in PowerMill, NX Unigraphics, Mastercam, Fusion 360, Esprit, or Surfcam software required.

Responsibilities

Create prototype components using the latest software and machining methodology
Understanding of conversational programming, fixturing, and effective work holding
Experience in machining a variety of materials
Program and post to a variety of CNC equipment using CAD/CAM software
Proficient with knee mills, manual lathes, surface grinders, and/or cylindrical grinders, internal grinders, CNC mills, turning centers, 5 axis mills, 5 axis mill-turns, wire EDM, sinker EDM, etc.
Work directly from CAD Models, sketches, and verbal instructions to produce accurate prototype power tool components in a variety of materials
Recommend design changes or modifications, select allowances and materials, proceed from your own concepts in the absence of design and specifications as needed
Understanding of GD&T
Use a variety of precision measuring devices to layout and inspect work
This position requires a highly skilled and motivated individual who will be required to frequently communicate with our New Product Development Team and maintain schedules while aligning with safety and quality expectations
Willingness to add value through training/professional development of RPD apprentices
Culture alignment is imperative, interpersonal skills, self-starter with a positive attitude
Good written, and oral communication skills and a desire to build constructive working relationships
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Ability to strategize/prepare effectively and follow through according to plans
Embrace a growth mindset, seeks out technical coaching and feedback, while continuing to develop problem solving and troubleshooting abilities