2nd Shift CNC Operator Trainee (Dept 055)

Milwaukee Valve Corporation; Village of Prairie du Sac (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health & dental insurance

401K with employer match

Job summary

Milwaukee Valve Company is seeking a CNC Operator Trainee for our Prairie Du Sac, WI facility. The role offers a starting hourly wage and a structured training path in a 2:30 PM–12:00 AM shift, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime.

This trainee position provides hands-on learning in safe CNC operation, blueprint reading, and quality inspection, with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible for a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for advancement within our long-standing manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machines or machine operation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specs.
• Basic math skills including fractions and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Learn safe operation of CNC machines and maintain operations during production runs.
• Read blueprint specifications and perform inspection of machined parts using measuring tools.
• Support shift with setup, monitoring, and quality checks as needed.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 21, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location 1075 Water St
  Prairie du Sac, Village of, WI 53578, USA
  On-site
  7H - Trainee
  Full-Time
  Requisition #: 2NDSH002830

Description

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 1st Shift CNC Operator Trainee/or higher to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 055. This position has a starting hourly wage of $24.08

*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 consecutive year of employment. *

The regularly scheduled hours for this position are 2:30 PM- 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may become a possibility or even required. When working overtime, the regularly scheduled shift is adjusted by 1-2 hours at either the beginning or end of the regularly scheduled shift. Overtime may also be requested or mandatory on Saturdays as well.

All offers of employment made by Milwaukee Valve are contingent upon successfully completing our required drug screen and physical capabilities tests.

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Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years.

Our heritage, our people, and our passion is to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums. For more information please visit:

Our Homepage
Modern Machining Center Tour
Employee Testimonial Commercial

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Summary: During the approximate 90-day training period the CNC Operator Trainee will be required and responsible for learning the safe operation of CNC machines, how to maintain operations during production runs, obtain general knowledge and ability to read, comprehend and interpret blueprint specifications and the skills to perform the inspection of machined parts by the use general measuring instruments.

Prior machining experience is not required. Personal hand tools and measuring instruments are required after successful training period. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as:
  • Safety policies and rules
  • Operating and maintenance instructions
  • Procedure manuals
  • Ability to communicate effective.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding.
• Thoroughly carry out instructions given in any form
• Ability to deal effectively with routine problems and situations

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math ability such as:
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday
  • Frequently use hands and arms to reach, grasp, manipulate, handle, or feel material
  • Constant use hands and fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, handle, and manipulate parts and tools
  • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
  • Occasional bending
  • Frequent lifting up to 40 lb. unassisted
  • Occasional lifting up to 70lbs unassisted.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
  • Constant exposure to louder noise levels

Definitions: Constant (5-8 hrs./shift) Frequent (2-5 hrs./shift) Occasional (Up to 2 hrs./shift)

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