1st Shift CNC Set Up III (Dept. 055)

Milwaukee Valve Co.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,356 - 48,932; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Paid overtime if required

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Prairie Du Sac, WI is seeking a 1st Shift CNC Setup III to operate and set up various CNC machines. The ideal candidate will assist in mentoring others, perform machine operation tasks, and ensure quality standards are met. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a minimum of 4 years related machining experience. The position offers a competitive salary with a sign-on bonus and scheduled hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years related machining experience.
• Ability to read safety policies and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setup and operation of various CNC machines.
• Mentor and assist others in machining tasks.
• Ensure quality and efficiency in running jobs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Mathematical skills

Mentoring and training abilities

Adaptability to change

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 4-year related machining experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP system proficiency

Job description

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 1st Shift CNC Setup III to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 055. This position has a starting hourly wage of $30.23.

*This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign‑on bonus. The first half ($1,000) is payable after successful completion of the orientation period and the second half ($1,000) is payable after one year of employment.*

The regularly scheduled hours for this position are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may become a possibility or even required. When working overtime, the shift is adjusted by 1–2 hours at either the beginning or end of the shift. Overtime may also be requested or mandatory on Saturday.

Summary: The CNC Setup III primary responsibilities will be to perform machine set‑up and machine operation of various CNC machines as needed. Such machines include HMC, VMC, HTL, VTL, Swiss Screw, Multi‑Axis lathes, Transfer machines, Robots, etc. Responsibilities also include determining work holding, tool selection, and extensively editing programs when needed. The individual will assist with mentoring others in machining and demonstrate good organizational, math, communication, and computer skills. Other duties may be assigned.

Personal hand tools and measuring instruments are required. (See list below)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 4‑year related machining experience, training or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals
• Effective communication skills at all levels with proper etiquette
• Ability to carry out instructions given in any form
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Awareness of cost profit and ability to determine a profitable outcome
• Adherence to scheduled hours
• Responsibility for own actions and consistent performance
• Mentoring and training aid for employees
• Adaptability to change and stress management
• Documentation of processes
• Safe environment maintenance
• Root‑cause identification and solution input
• Effective listening and professional communication
• Teamwork and interaction with diverse personalities

Machine Operation Tasks:

• Loading and unloading parts
• Changing inserts/tooling
• Adjusting wear offsets
• Measuring parts
• Running jobs within quality and efficiency expectations
• Maintaining coolant, lubrication oil, greasing fixtures, and washing down machine internals
• Cleans work area and completes production documentation
• Performs tool testing and documents results

Machine Setup Tasks:

• Removal and installation of tools and fixtures
• Tool setting and tool offsets
• Transfer of machine programs to/from machine control
• Following program movements
• Establishing work offsets and obtaining first article
• Setting up machines in cell and creating general work holding (soft jaws)
• Unassisted machine setup
• Recommendation of tooling
• Extensive program editing and moderate program generation
• Run jobs (including first runs) within quality and efficiency expectations

Mathematical Skills:

• Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Geometry, trigonometry, arc, circles, taper, ratios
• Calculations: speed (RPM/SFM), feed (IPM/IPR), chip load, angles, ratios, arc, circles, taper

Quality:

• Accuracy and thoroughness
• Ensuring surface finishes meet specifications
• Measuring parts and inspecting visually to standards
• Interpreting CMM data and adjusting processes for dimensional and visual compliance

Quantity:

• Meeting productivity standards
• Completed work within allotted time
• Increasing productivity and identifying efficiency improvement opportunities

Measuring Ability:

• Proper use of caliper, micrometer, machinist scale, functional gages, height stand, indicator, surface roughness gage
• Effective use of measuring instruments for complex measurements and part layout
• First part and in‑process inspections
• Use of CMM (plus)
• Reading blueprint dimensioning and tolerance application
• Knowledge and use of GD&T

Computer Use:

• Standard PC and MS Office proficiency
• ERP system proficiency
• Database familiarity

Safety:

• Follow safety policies and procedures
• Wear PPE
• Report unsafe conditions and correct them
• Proper equipment and material use
• Assist in maintaining machine shop environment

Security:

• Follow security policies and procedures

Physical Demands:

• Continuous standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent use of hands and arms to reach, grasp, manipulate, handle or feel material
• Holding, pinching, pulling, feeling parts and tools with hands and fingers
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional bending
• Frequent lifting up to 40 lb unassisted; occasional lifting up to 70 lb unassisted
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles; constant exposure to loud noise levels

Tool List (personal hand tools required):

• Brass hammer (provided)
• Square, screw drivers, flashlight, calculator, scale, wrenches
• Recommended: 1–4” micrometer set, depth micrometer set
• Other tools may be needed for success

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