CNC Gantry Mill Machinist

Fives; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work mode

Job summary

Fives Machining Systems, Inc. in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is seeking a Gantry Mill Operator to set up and operate a gantry mill, meeting close tolerances and high quality standards.

You will work from drawings and programs, select tooling, fixtures and clamping methods, and verify alignment. The ideal candidate has an Associate's Degree or 4–6 years related experience, strong math and blueprint-reading skills, GD&T knowledge, and the ability to work with precision instruments.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 4–6 years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate the Gantry Mill to perform complex machining operations with close tolerances.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety protocols.
• Read drawings and specifications, select tooling and fixtures, and set up machine calibrations.
• Locate, mount, align, secure and clamp workpieces with fixtures and reference points.
• Monitor machine operation, verify dimensions with inspection tools, and adjust as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

G-code editing

Multi-axis machining

GD&T

Probing

Feeds & speeds

Inspection equipment

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

CNC programming basics

Job description

Position Summary

Fives Machining Systems, Inc is actively seeking a Gantry Mill Operator to join its teams in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time. How do we do that? For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed the solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life.

Fives Machining Systems, Inc. stands as a renowned machine tool manufacturer rooted in Northern Kentucky, boasting a widespread presence with manufacturing and service facilities strategically located in Wisconsin, California, and Kentucky. Our forward‑thinking and dynamic team specializes in the production of precision machines for metal cutting and composites. Moreover, we offer comprehensive aftermarket support. We support a diverse global clientele, spanning industries such as space exploration, aerospace, oil and gas, energy, heavy machinery, defense, and automotive sectors.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate the Gantry Mill to perform a complex series of machining operations. Work to very close tolerances and finish specifications.
• Proactively attain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Work from program data and setup instructions defining tools, fixtures and material clamping methods, machine calibrations and control settings.
• Locate, mount, align, secure, support and clamp workpiece; set stops and calibrate fixture or workpiece to material reference points.
• Position and remove work by means of bridge crane or electric hoists.
• Install programs and correlate machine position with control; manually cycle machine through operation sequence to check work alignment, tooling sequences, clearances, speeds, feeds, etc., and adjust machine to correct.
• Recognize and report errors in programming and operations, and work with programming personnel to correct errors.
• Diagnose operating difficulties and make appropriate adjustments to realign machine, change tooling, etc., to correct operations or dimensional deviations.
• Work from drawings, specifications, programming setup instructions and data. Use micrometers, scale, protractor, bore gages, Vernier’s, surface gauges, indicators, etc., to make setups and check work.
• Proceed with a minimum of supervision. Operator must be alert to operations. Detect any unusual conditions, defective material or machine malfunctions and report to supervision.
• Maintain work area in a clean, productive and orderly manner.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• Must be dependable, honest & maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be able to maintain a clean & organized work area.
• Must be able to operate a computer (i.e. Windows).
• Must be able to perform shop math skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, charts, tables, algebra, trigonometry).
• Ability to read blueprints (Metric & English).
• Ability to set up tooling.
• Ability to learn how to read, write & edit part programs (G & M-codes).
• Ability to edit work & tooling offsets.
• Ability to work with very precise tolerances.
• Ability to use inspection equipment (i.e. tape measure, rule, gauge blocks, OD & ID micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges).
• Ability to use material moving equipment (i.e. forklift, motorized‑hand cart).
• Ability to problem solve and work on continuous improvements as needed.
• Ability to set up own part fixturing.
• Knowledge of multi‑axis (3+2 positional) machining.
• Knowledge of cutting feeds & speeds.
• Knowledge of probing.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of cutting inserts.

If this is you, come join us, too!

We are seeking someone who has a Associate's Degree or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school; or 4 – 6 years related experience and/or training.

Why come to Fives?

By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields.

We will give you room to learn, grow and develop, both professionally and personally, thanks to our onboarding and support programs. Indeed, you will be able to benefit from a hybrid work mode and enjoy a number of other benefits.

Industry can do it with you!

We are actively seeking a Gantry Mill Operator to join our team. Join us.