CNC Lathe Operator 3

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. is seeking a CNC setup/operator to run turning and milling centers, perform complex setups, and ensure production parts meet quality standards. You will inspect with calipers and gauges, adjust offsets, and edit programs under supervision.

Join a hands-on, team-oriented shop where safety and quality are prioritized, and where employees contribute to long-term growth in a 80-year-old, 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Education: Basic general education.
• Ability to complete complex CNC setups.
• Language: English communication required.
• Basic shop math and measurement skills.
• Use calipers, bore gauges for inspection.
• Follow setup sheets and work routings.
• Basic troubleshooting during machine setup.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes and mills to produce parts.
• Complete complex setups using setup sheets and routings.
• Monitor parts with measurement tools to maintain quality.
• Adjust offsets to maintain tolerances.
• Edit programs under Supervisor direction.
• Perform operations on first production run products.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Perform operator level preventative maintenance.

Skills

CNC setup

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Mathematics basics

Education

Basic general education

Tools

Calipers

Bore gauges

Job description

About Us:

At Wenthe-Davidson, we have been a leader in custom tubular metal fabrication for more than 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 150 dedicated team members, every employee has a direct stake in our success. Our people do not just work for Wenthe-Davidson—they share in its ownership and future. Guided by our Core Values of integrity, accountability, collaboration, and innovation, we are committed to continuous improvement, state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth. That commitment recently led to a 27,000-square-foot expansion of our 109,000-square-foot facility.

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a desire to grow their career in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Job Summary

Responsible for the setup and operation of all Wenthe-Davidson’s CNC turning and/or milling centers. Performs machine changeovers and runs production parts safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established production standards and customer quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively operate all CNC lathes and/or mills in cells to produce parts in a timely fashion.
• Complete complex setups based on setup sheets and work routings. This includes using collets, tool holders, cutting tools, live tooling, fixtures and any other equipment required for proper setup.
• Monitor production parts with measuring equipment and visual inspection at required intervals while maintaining cutting tools to satisfy customers’ quality requirements.
• Adjust offsets and lengths accordingly, as needed, to maintain part tolerances using various measurement gages.
• Edit programs, as needed, under Supervisor direction.
• Perform operations on first production run products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable work area.
• Perform operator level preventative maintenance on equipment.
• May run more than one machine at a time based on cell design.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Basic general education
• Ability to complete complex setups of multiple CNC laths and or mills.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate with all levels, provide oral and written instructions/directions and understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic shop math and measurements.
• Ability to use calipers, bore gages, and other gages for inspection.
• Ability to follow company designated processes using setup sheets and work routings.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to determine possible solutions for problems which could occur during a machine setup or production run.

Physical Demands

• The ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• The ability to bend and lift up to forty (40) pounds between floor level and a height of five feet six inches.
• The ability to stand and walk on concrete for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to use hands to manipulate objects (i.e. replace tooling, etc.).
• Quality Assurance: The ability to perform visual inspection of work material to ensure quality standards.