Machine Operator

Sandvik; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik seeks a Machine Operator in Hartland, WI to work with grinders and other manual machines to produce high-precision cutting tools. You will verify accuracy from engineering prints and drawings, set up equipment, and maintain tooling to ensure parts meet exact specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, strong math skills, and experience with micrometers and calipers. You will operate lathes, mills, and grinders, while adhering to safety and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong math skills and ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to measure, inspect, and verify tolerances.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust machine tools according to specifications.
• Study blueprints and drawings to determine tolerances and operations.
• Verify finished parts meet specifications and dimensions.
• Operate mills, lathes, grinders, and shapers with appropriate feeds and speeds.
• Check machinery daily for proper function and safety compliance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Machining operations

Use of calipers/micrometers

Set up machine tools

Feeds and speeds monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

Job Title: Machine OperatorDepartment: ManufacturingReports to: Production SupervisorClassification: Non-ExemptLocation: Hartland, WITravel: NoneJob Summary: The Machine Operator will work with Grinders, and other various manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision, cutting tools. Will verify accuracy by using engineering prints, component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications.Duties/Responsibilities:Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut.Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.Compliance with local laws, industry standards, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, and relevant ISO certifications.Other duties assigned.Education and Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but not required.Minimum of 1 year machine shop experience is required.Required Skills/Abilities:Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.Ability to accurately read blueprints.Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.Ability to machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.Ability to measure, examine, and test completed tools in order to detect defects and ensure conformance with specifications.Ability to set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations.Ability to monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to stoop, bend or kneel when required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.