CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift

Oshkosh; Kewaunee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading heavy fabrication specialist where your skills in CNC machining will be valued. This role involves interpreting advanced engineering drawings, programming, and operating CNC machines to produce high-quality parts. You'll work independently while ensuring quality and efficiency in your outputs. With a competitive pay structure and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a great opportunity to grow in a dynamic and innovative environment. If you are passionate about machining and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Pension

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Previous machining experience is essential for this role.
• Ability to read blueprints and use standard inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate CNC machining centers to produce quality parts.
• Inspect work at each step to ensure adherence to specifications.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Skills

Technical Communication

Inspection Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Training

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height Gages

Job description

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company

Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.

With a career at Kewaunee Fabrications, you can expect:

• Competitive Pay based on experience – starting rate $27.52 per hour.
  • 2nd & 3rd shift premium of $1.00 per hour.
  • Wage increases every 6 months until top pay, and then annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package effective after 30 days.
  • Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), pension, wellness programs, paid time off, paid holidays, stock purchase programs, employee discount program and more.

Shift Overview

This position is currently available for 2nd and 3rd shift.

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday 3PM to 11PM with paid lunch, voluntary overtime before or after shift.

3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday 11PM to 7AM with paid lunch, voluntary overtime before or after shift.

Essential Functions

• Interprets advanced engineering drawings and understands design requirements including datums, critical dimensions and tolerances. Determines the best possible procedures, writes and proves programs, setup and operate CNC machining and/or turning centers to achieve required specifications.
• Able to effectively program, setup and operate multiple CNC machining and/or turning centers producing high quality parts. Must constantly monitor parts production to ensure adherence to blueprint tolerances.
• Able to shape, sharpen, set cutter, and adjust own tools to achieve desired print tolerance.
• Knowledgeable and able to setup bore gauges and other measuring equipment. Inspects own work at each step (setup) to enable timely continuance and ensure quality parts.
• Produces a large variety of complicated parts and may offer creative/innovative machining, tooling and fixturing improvement solutions to supervision and Engineering personnel to reduce production costs and improve quality.
• Assists management in developing quotations on potential future projects.
• Every employee is expected to:
  • Complete all required paperwork including labor reporting and documentation of quality control and material movement.
  • Work safely and maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping.
  • Perform self-inspection and other required quality control functions at the employee's workstation.
  • Perform required Preventive Maintenance activities on machinery and/or equipment operated.
  • Train and/or assist in the development of personnel.
  • Do the work in lower levels when assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Previous machining experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, use mathematical and technical skills.
• Ability to use standard inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gages, etc.).
• Works independently with minimal supervisory direction.
• Effectively communicates with and instructs fellow employees.
• Lifting requirements:
  • Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Lifting devices are available and recommended.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma, related technical school training or equivalent education OR three (3) to five (5) years machining experience.
• Advanced blueprint reading, mathematical and technical skills.