CNC Machninist

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Waupaca, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to work on 3- and 5-axis machines, using CAD/CAM models to generate tooling paths and set up machining centers with the proper fixtures and offsets.

Responsibilities include fabricating tooling components, operating material handling equipment, and recommending preventive measures to enhance machine capability and product quality.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of related experience in machining, toolpathing, or foundry pattern fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Understanding of machine setup and material fixturing.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machining centers with proper tools, fixtures and offsets.
• Perform toolpathing for 3 and/or 5 axis CNC machines using supplied CAD/CAM models.
• Fabricate tooling components using CNC equipment, lathes, drills and saws.
• Operate overhead hoists and forklifts for material movement.
• Suggest preventive measures to ensure robust machine capability.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Communication

Lifting 50lbs

Tools

PowerMill

MasterCAM

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

• Toolpathing 3 and/or 5 axis CNC machines utilizing supplied 3D CAD models and CAM software (PowerMill, MasterCAM, etc.).
• Setup of CNC machining centers with proper tools, fixtures, and offsets.
• Fabrication of tooling components using CNC equipment as well as lathes, drill presses, saws, etc.
• Use of overhead hoists and fork truck for material movement.
• Provide suggested preventative measures, to ensure inherent and robust machine capability.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of related experience in machining, toolpathing, or foundry pattern fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Understanding of machine setup and material fixturing.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Employ critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

BENEFITS:

• Short and long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays.
• Wellness program.
• Fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.