Engineering Support Machinist & Lab Fabrication Lead

Friendsofkerhonkson; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Electric is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Support Machinist/Technician to lead our internal fabrication shop supporting motor and generator test labs. This role blends hands-on machining with practical engineering support, turning sketches into precise parts and assemblies.

Responsibilities include building fixtures, fabricating brackets, wiring custom electrical cabinets, generating G-code from SolidWorks, and operating a 3D printer.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC and manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, and general tool-room equipment.
• SolidWorks CAD experience; ability to generate G-code from 3D models.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools like micrometers and dial indicators.

Responsibilities

• Support lab testing by building, adjusting, modifying, and repairing fixtures and adapters for motors and generators.
• Construct and wire custom electrical cabinets and control consoles with instrumentation team.
• Operate Tormach CNC machines and 3D printer to produce parts and assemblies.
• Read blueprints and adjust prints as needed; follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain shop equipment and PPE compliance; order materials and communicate project requirements.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD (SolidWorks)

G-code generation

Precision measurement

Sheet metal fabrication

3D printing

Tools

Tormach CNC lathe

Tormach CNC mill

3D printer

Surface grinder

MIG/TIG welder

Drill press

Job description

Marathon Electric is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Support Machinist/Technician to lead our internal fabrication shop supporting motor and generator test labs. This role blends hands-on machining with practical engineering support, turning sketches into precise parts and assemblies.

Responsibilities include building fixtures, fabricating brackets, wiring custom electrical cabinets, generating G-code from SolidWorks, and operating a 3D printer.