CNC Machinist Setup/Operator

Personnel Evaluation, Inc.; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator in Greenfield, WI. The role involves operating CNC machines, ensuring precision and quality in machining processes. A strong background in CNC techniques, along with the ability to read blueprints and shop math, is essential. Candidates should have experience with Fanuc controls and possess personal tools as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machining and tools.
• Solid background in shop math and blueprint reading.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC lathes or machining centers.
• Work from routings, process sheets, and blueprints.
• Assist in establishing program requirements and making adjustments.

Skills

CNC techniques

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Operation of hoists and cranes

Education

Two + years CNC turning experience

Tools

Fanuc controls

Personal tools

Job description

Job description

Set up, adjust and operate a variety of CNC controlled lathes or machining centers to perform turning, boring, threading, contouring, milling, drilling, tapping, cuts to close tolerances and finish requirements.

• Work from routings, process sheets and blueprints. Use a variety of precision instruments to set-up and inspect work.


• Assist in establishing program requirements. Make machine adjustments to correct deviations from program specifications. Note and report program problems. Make adjustments to program where applicable.


• May recommend tooling arrangement, fixtures, operational sequences. Mount and secure tooling, align and secure fixtures, platens and work pieces. Help make set-up & instruct new or less qualified operators. Run secondary machine or auxiliary operations when applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience with Fanuc controls preferred.


• Solid knowledge of machine shop & CNC techniques.


• Two + years CNC turning experience.


• Solid background in shop math and blueprint reading.


• Experienced in use of hoists and cranes.


• Personal tools & willingness to buy tools as needed.


• Experience on large diameter vertical lathes helpful.


• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.