CNC Machinist Weekend

Herker Industries, Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Herker Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC technician to measure, set up, and operate CNC machinery in a production environment. You will interpret blueprints, select and secure tools and fixtures, and monitor machines to ensure parts meet specifications.

The role requires hands-on experience with machining sequences, tool changes, lubrication, and setup optimization. Candidates should be able to read plans and adjust processes to maintain quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Measures dimensions of finished workpieces with precision tools.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications for machining.
• Sets up, aligns and secures tools, fixtures and workpieces.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces using precision instruments.
• Mount, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines.
• Stop machines to change tooling or adjust setup per machining sequences.
• Transfer commands from servers to CNC modules and load programs.
• Maintain lubrication and cooling during operation.
• Set up and operate CNC machines or robots for defined functions.
• Review specifications to determine operations and sequencing and expected dimensions.
• Monitor machines and adjust speeds/feeds as needed; replace dull tools.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

Precision measurement

Blueprint interpretation

Tool setup

Lubrication control

Speed and feed

Tool replacement

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures. Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences. Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links. Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation. Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces. Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences. Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration, and adjust machines to compensate for problems. Remove and replace dull cutting tools. Monitor machine operation and control panel displays, and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions. Enter commands or load control media, such as tapes, cards, or disks, into machine controllers to retrieve programmed instructions. Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation, and save modified programs. Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts. Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction. Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes. Stack or load finished items, or place items on conveyor systems. Control coolant systems. Maintain machines and remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools. Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production. Set up future jobs while machines are operating. Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer 2+ years of CNC Setup and Operate experience