Lead Machinist

Growing Groves; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

Growing Groves is seeking a Lead Machinist for a mid-size, on-site team near Milwaukee. You will lead CNC lathe and mill operations for high-precision components used in HVAC, food and beverage, and automotive sectors.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in chip cutting on lathes/mills, strong GD&T, and experience with on-line G/M code edits. On-site work in a clean, air-conditioned facility with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in chip cutting on lathes and mills.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with on-line edits (G/M code) and tooling offsets.
• Comfortable working with high-end CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Machinist and support other machinists with multi-axis CNC lathe and mill.
• Perform setups, select tooling, adjust offsets, etc.
• Make on-line program edits where needed
• Understand and interpret blueprints/spec/schematics and quality documents

Skills

GD&T knowledge

CNC lathe & mill

G/M code edits

On-site CNC exposure

Tools

G/M code editing

Offline programming

Tooling selection

Job description

Growing Groves is leading a search to find the next Lead Machinist for a mid-size team in the Milwaukee area!

Company and Position Summary

The company is not a small size, dirty job shop. It's a mid-size, high-end, clean clean clean, shop just outside of Milwaukee with a well-established business and market position. This is a growth role, not a replacement. This role will be focused on lathe and mill operations for small-to-midsized, high-precision components used in HVAC, food and beverage, and automotive applications. A perfect role for a respected machinist who wants a consistent schedule without the consistent push for overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Machinist and support other machinists with multi-axis CNC lathe and mill
• Perform setups, select tooling, adjust offsets, etc.
• Make on-line program edits where needed
• Understand and interpret blueprints/spec/schematics and quality documents

Position Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in chip cutting on lathes and mills
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience with on-line edits (G/M code), tooling, adjusting offsets, etc.
• Comfortable on high-end CNC equipment
• Ability to work 100% on-site at an air-conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with potential exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and industrial hazards.

Position Preferences

• Experience with offline programming (G/M code)
• Experience proving out new programs
• Knowledge of various materials, cutting tools, work holding, cutting parameters

Employee Compensation and Benefits

This is an hourly position paying up to $40/hour.

The company provides an excellent benefits package that includes traditional insurance, 401k, PTO, and more.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Growing Groves and our clients are proud to be equal opportunity employers, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.