CNC Technician

Chapter 2 Incorporated; Town of Lake Mills (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Holiday and Vacation Pay

Paid Lunch

Climate controlled facility

Great work culture

Job summary

Chapter 2, Inc. seeks a skilled CNC Technician to operate and program CNC mills and lathes, align tooling and fixtures, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances. Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving are essential for this role.

You will work in a climate-controlled facility with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork, supporting multiple shifts and maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating CNC mills/lathes.
• Ability to edit or fine-tune G-code programs.
• Follows drawings and engineering prints.
• Experience setting up machines and teaching others is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CNC machines by installing tooling, fixtures, and collets.
• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, or other machinery to produce precision components.
• Perform preventive maintenance and fix mechanical or electrical issues.
• Diagnose machine errors and software glitches to minimize downtime.
• Edit or fine-tune G-code programs and machine parameters.

Skills

Machining techniques

G-code editing

Reading drawings

Setup and tooling

CNC operation

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Job description

CNC Technician

Job Summary:

Requires a broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with computer numerically controlled machine tool operating procedures. In depth understanding of program formats involving combinations of operations such as profile and contour milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor. Perform advanced work-center center setup operation. Install appropriate workholding, check out and adjust programming and operate numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill. May set up machines for and instruct other operators. Check parts for conformance to specifications. Operators may run more than one unit simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare CNC machines by installing tooling, fixtures, and collets, and perform first-part runoffs to verify accuracy.
• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, or other machinery to produce precision components, change and adjust machine work holding, verify tool changes, re-sharpening, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubricate moving parts, replace worn tools, and fix mechanical or electrical issues.
• Diagnose machine errors, unusual vibrations, or software glitches to minimize downtime.
• Edit or fine-tune G-code programs and machine parameters to optimize speed, feed rates, and cut accuracy.
• Prepares the first piece inspection in accordance with company policy and works with quality department for production approval.
• Makes minor amp;/or major adjustments to machinery to ensure that it is operating accurately, safely and efficiently, while production stays within established quality parameters.
• Interpret and understand programs on mills and lathes by entering data (including zero and reference points), setting tool registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches, calculating requirements (basic math, geometry and trigonometry), and proving part programs.
• Follows drawings, engineering prints and instructions effectively.
• Supports continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and needs.
• Carryout functions of a machine operator when need arises; encompasses but does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed on the CNC Machine Operator job description.
• To monitor, carry out and abide by company policies.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a level 1-3 Machine Operator in a manufacturing setting

Candidate(s) should be a reliable and responsible individual, able to work independently and well with others. Must have excellent attendance record! Heavy lifting and standing is required.

Chapter 2, Inc. offers the following benefits to eligible, full-time, permanent employees:

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Dental amp; Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• Paid Lunch
• Climate controlled facility
• Great work culture

Chapter 2, Inc. is a full-service manufacturer specializing in high precision machining and product component assembly as well as many other manufacturing processes such as fabricating, grinding, polishing, tool and die services (jigs, fixtures, molds, dies, machine tools, and automated machinery) and wet paint/spray applications.

Chapter 2, Inc. is proud to be:

• 2018 Wisconsin Family Business of the Year
• 2015 MMS TOP SHOP
• ISO 9001 and 13485 Certified

Post‑offer drug screening required

Chapter 2, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer