3rd Shift - Lathe CNC Machinist

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & 401K

Medical Insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. in West Allis, WI is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC lathe and milling machines, read and write M and G code, and generate programs from Mastercam. Verify parts per print before inspection.

Ideal candidate has 4+ years of Mastercam programming or long‑hand coding, with experience in a manufacturing environment. High school diploma required; foundry experience a plus; join a growing team delivering precision components.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and organized work style.
• Attention to detail and strong computer skills.
• Proficient with CAD/CAM software and precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Program using Mastercam or traditional hand coding.
• Set up fixturing for milling and turning operations to complete parts.
• Measure finished work pieces to ensure specifications.
• Perform machine maintenance as required.
• Mount, align, and secure tools and fixtures on machines.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

4+ years Mastercam experience

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in continuous company growth year over year.

Why Work at BCT?

• Highly Competitive Pay, Benefit Plans, & 401K: We pay for skill AND talent. We offer a full range of comprehensive benefits & 401K employer match up to 6%.
• Medical Insurance: 90% of Insurance Premiums are covered by BCT!!! Low deductibles, ZERO coinsurance, & extensive provider networks to utilize.
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays: Take advantage of our generous PTO plans and many paid U.S. holidays.
• Casual Work Environment: Enjoy a casual dress code and friendly workplace.
• Historic Location:Work in our over $2 million investment in upgrades and refurbishment at our historic West Allis location.
• Innovation:Work for a company that continuously invests back into the business and the employees. With our cutting‑edge foundry being a prime example of true innovation.
• Amenities: Enjoy free coffee, popcorn, summer cookouts, and more!
• Continuous Education:Venture in your future with our tuition reimbursement program and our variety of investments in your continued learning.
• Engaged Leadership: You will loveAND know our CEO. Work with an ethical, hardworking, & interactive leader who listens to employees at all levels.
• Second Chance Employer: If you have the skills and work ethic, we will give you a chance.
• Onsite HR and IT Department: We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met. We won't send you to a 1-800 number for help.
• Veteran Support: BCT supports and honors veterans.
• Made in America: All our components are made in the USA.

Our PACT

Our core values (Passionate, Accountability, Customer‑Focused, & Team Player) are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry. As an adult, his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices. Guided by Carl’s leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self‑sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 330+ employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting‑edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Machining Supervisor, the CNC Machinist will set up and operate CNC lathe machines. They will need to be able to read and write M and G code and have the knowledge to generate programs from MasterCam (or equivalent Cad/Cam). They will need to be able to set up and run parts complete, to print. Machinists will also be responsible for verifying parts machined per print before handing them off to inspection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all‑inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Able to Program using Mastercam or by long hand.
• Set up/ design fixturing for machine operations need to complete part.
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Perform all required maintenance for machines.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools.
• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces, or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of cuts.
• Helps drive and support BCT’s Culture and Core Values.

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to layout features on material using drawings.
• Able to be self‑motivated and stay organized.
• Attention to detail and proficient computer skills.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of programing using Mastercam or long hand required.
• 4+ years set up and operation of CNC Lathes and Mills required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (and foundry experience is a plus).