Machining Operator — CNC, Plasma & Saws

Vance Airscoop; Sauk City (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee discount

Training opportunities

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc. in Sauk City, WI seeks a skilled machine operator to run press, brake, saw, plasma and CNC equipment.

You will read prints, set up layouts, select materials and ensure proper nesting to minimize waste while maintaining safety and quality. Responsibilities include operating multiple machines, handling lifting devices, performing routine maintenance, completing production reports and ensuring timely, accurate work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years’ prior production experience including experience in production machining; forklift operation; crane & other lifting devices operation; willingness to learn together with less than 3 years’ experience considered.
• Must be able to dimension material thickness and part dimensions accurately.
• Must be able to read and understand prints, having detailed skill with various prints and drawings.
• Must be able to read and understand measuring devices to 1/16 of an inch.
• Proven self-starter with ability to take instruction as needed.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills with ability to act as a team player.
• Strong problem solving skills with ability to use sound judgment to make critical decisions; ability to work well under pressure when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate press, brake, saw, plasma, CNC machine, steel pro beam processor.
• Use variety of measurement instruments, with timely completion of workload.
• Run saw, press brake, drill line, turning center safely and productively.
• Run crane and obtain own material.
• Read prints to cut pitches, mitre cuts.
• Use small hand tools, assembly jigs and fixtures; operate small floor or bench type machines.
• Locate and ensure correct material is pulled to work center.
• Assist with layout; interpret specifications, blueprints and work instructions; work from drawings, specifications and job layouts; check work; ensure nesting program matches print with job order.
• Ensure proper nesting to avoid waste of material.
• Complete production reports.
• Complete assignments on time and correctly; ensure jobs are staged correctly and tagged appropriately after completion.
• Assist with routine maintenance on machines; continually maintain a clean working environment; ensure machines are working properly.
• Practice safe work habits and follow general safety procedures; demonstrate accountability for all safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Reading prints

Measuring devices usage

Strong problem solving

Team player

Self-starter

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

CNC machine operation

Plasma cutting

Job description

McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc. in Sauk City, WI seeks a skilled machine operator to run press, brake, saw, plasma and CNC equipment.

You will read prints, set up layouts, select materials and ensure proper nesting to minimize waste while maintaining safety and quality. Responsibilities include operating multiple machines, handling lifting devices, performing routine maintenance, completing production reports and ensuring timely, accurate work.