CNC Machinist

Chief Mfg; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chief Mfg is seeking a skilled CNC machinist to join our manufacturing team. You will set up and operate CNC lathes and mills, reading blueprints and GD&T specifications to produce high-quality parts. The role requires experience with Fanuc controls and precision measurement tools, with CAD/CAM knowledge considered a plus.

You will perform tooling setup, tool changes, and routine maintenance while contributing to continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with CNC programming and operation using Fanuc controls.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and GD&T knowledge.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges).
• Experience with CNC milling machines and lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• CAD/CAM knowledge is a plus; experience with Horizontal Boring Mills and forklifts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes and milling machines (Fanuc-controlled).
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T specifications for accurate machining.
• Set up tooling, fixtures and offsets; perform tool changes as needed.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and ensure quality.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot to minimize downtime.

Skills

CNC programming

Fanuc controls

Blueprint reading

Machining experience

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled CNC machinist to join our manufacturing team. The candidate will be responsible for setting up and running CNC machines, ensuring precision and quality in all machined components. This role offers an opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment, including CNC lathes and milling machines, utilizing a variety of measurement tools and technical skills. The successful applicant will contribute to our commitment to manufacturing excellence, utilizing their expertise in CNC programming, blueprint reading and mechanical knowledge to produce high-quality parts efficiently and accurately.

Operate CNC machinery such as CNC lathes and milling machines, primarily Fanuc-controlled systems

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and GD&T specifications to ensure accurate machining processes

Set up tooling, fixtures and tooling offsets; perform tool changes as needed for different jobs

Use precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges and coordinate measuring machines to verify part dimensions

Perform routine maintenance on CNC equipment and troubleshoot issues promptly to minimize downtime

Conduct quality checks throughout the machining process to ensure parts meet specifications

Qualifications

Proven experience with CNC programming and operation, especially with Fanuc controls

Strong understanding of blueprint reading and mechanical drawings

Familiarity with precision measurement instruments such as calipers, micrometers and bore gauges

Ability to work with basic math skills necessary for precise measurements and calculations in machining tasks

Experience working with CNC milling machines and CNC lathes in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge in CAD and CAM is a plus

Experience around Horizontal Boring Mills is a plus

Ability to operate forklifts is a plus

This position is integral to maintaining high standards of quality in our manufacturing operations. We value candidates who are detail-oriented, mechanically inclined and committed to continuous improvement within a dynamic production environment.