CNC Machinist - Advanced Manufacturing

INNIO Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate high-precision milling centers for large engine components in our Waukesha facility. You will support the ramp-up of Makino horizontal and 5-axis machines and Waldrich Coburg cells, performing tooling changes, offsets, and process adjustments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of hands-on CNC experience, with strong reading of drawings and inspection skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC milling equipment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and perform dimensional inspections.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with FANUC or Siemens controls is a plus.
• Experience with horizontal machining centers, 5-axis machining, or large-part machining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machining centers used to manufacture large, high-precision engine components.
• Support launch and production ramp-up of new Makino horizontal and 5-axis machining centers & Waldrich Coburg bridge mills and FANUC automated cells.
• Perform tooling changes, offsets, setups, and process adjustments.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Inspect machined components using precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues.
• Support improvements in quality, cycle time, tool life, and overall process performance.
• Help establish machining standards and best practices for the new Waukesha operation.

Skills

CNC milling

Machine setup

Dimensional inspection

Troubleshooting

Quality improvement

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FANUC controls

Siemens controls

Job description

About INNIO Group

INNIOGroupis aglobaldistributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized,modular,and efficient power. Witha track recordofinnovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systemsunder its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrialenergy,and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed baseacross approximately100 countriesas of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI,electrificationand grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strongtransientperformanceand fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employsover5,000 people worldwide and is committed tomoving energy forward.

INNIO is investing in all-new Makino & Waldrich Coburg machining centers, FANUC robotics, and advanced automation technology, creating machining cells built around the most advanced manufacturing technology available today.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate CNC machining centers used to manufacture large, high-precision engine components
• Support the launch and production ramp-up of new Makino horizontal and 5-axis machining centers & Waldrich Coburg bridge mills and FANUC automated cells
• Perform tooling changes, offsets, setups, and process adjustments
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and inspection requirements
• Inspect machined components using precision measuring equipment
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues
• Support improvements in quality, cycle time, tool life, and overall process performance
• Help establish machining standards and best practices for the new Waukesha operation

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of hands‑on CNC machining experience, or equivalent technical training/apprenticeship experience
• Experience setting up and operating CNC milling equipment
• Strong understanding of tooling, offsets, feeds, speeds, work holding, and machining fundamentals
• Ability to read technical drawings and perform dimensional inspections
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a hands‑on, continuous improvement mindset
• Experience with horizontal machining centers, 5‑axis machining, FANUC or Siemens controls, or large-part machining is a plus, but not required