Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift

Toolcraft Machining, Inc.; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance & Voluntary Life

401(k) match with discretionary Profit

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Toolcraft Precision Machining, LLC. is seeking skilled Lathe Machinists to join our 2nd Shift team at our Germantown, WI facility. Candidates will set up and operate lathes, read blueprints, and ensure tight tolerances with GD&T and G-Code expertise.

The role includes a $4,000 retention bonus paid over the first year and a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time, hourly non-exempt position with shift premium. Experience with lifting up to 50 pounds and crane operation preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience setting up and running Lathes.
• 5+ years of experience in CNC machining.
• Proficient in GD&T, Blueprint reading, and G-Code.
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes and related equipment to produce parts.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine tolerances and operations.
• Determine tooling, setup procedures, and control settings.
• Load/unload parts with overhead hoist/crane as needed.
• Monitor cutting speeds, feeds, and tool changes for quality.

Skills

Lathe setup & operation

CNC machining

GD&T

Blueprint reading

G-Code

Physical strength

Overhead crane operations

Tools

Mastercam

Powermill

Job description

Toolcraft Precision Machining, LLC. is seeking skilled Lathe Machinists to join our 2nd Shift team, at our facility in Germantown, WI.

• Ability to set up and operate any of the following machines:
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, models, routing instructions, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
• Determine tooling requirements, setup procedures and control settings.
• Set up CNC machine with setup blocks, fixtures, clamps, or any other necessary devices to receive and hold parts/components for safe machining operation.
• Monitor and/or develop speed, feed, depth, or angle of cut during machining operations.
• Loads and unloads parts/components from machine using overhead hoist/crane for heavy materials.
• Enter program commands within machine controller or retrieve preprogrammed code.
• Monitor machine to change cutting tools/inserts as required.
• Measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications (.002 or potentially tighter tolerance) and GD&T.
• Manually adjust machine controls to prevent out-of-tolerance machining.
• Monitor and maintain proper cleanliness of machine and work area daily.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience setting up and running Lathes
• 5+ years of experience in CNC machining
• Proficient in GD&T, Blueprint reading, and G-Code
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds

Preferred Not Required:

• Experience with Mastercam programming and editing.
• Experience with Powermill programming and editing.
• Previous experience working in a “job shop” (low quantities/highly technical pieces)
• Experience operating overhead cranes and hoists.

Job Type:

• Full time – 2nd Shift
• Hourly – Non-Exempt
• Shift Premium
• $4,000 retention bonus paid over the first year

Toolcraft Precision Machining, LLC offers employees a competitive benefit package:

• - Health Savings Account
• - Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• - 401(k) match with discretionary Profit Sharing
• - Short-Term Disability (STD)
• -Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Toolcraft Precision Machining, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.