Machinist – 1st Shift Velocity Machine, Inc

Velocity Machine, Inc.; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Machine, Inc. seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to operate CNC machining equipment and ensure quality production from complex blueprints. Ideal candidates will have strong blueprint reading skills, a technical degree, and 5-7 years of experience in machining. Join a dynamic machine shop environment and contribute to high-quality manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in CNC Machining and programming required.
• Must be proficient in blueprint reading and math.
• Ability to understand both metric and English measurements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program and operate CNC Machining equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and ensure quality through checks.
• Organize materials and tools for production efficiency.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

In-process inspection skills

CNC programming

G-code interpretation

Education

Technical degree in CNC Machining

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Height gage

Depth gages

Dial indicators

Job description

Summary: Perform machining functions from complex blueprints. Assist project managers on methods, tooling and techniques.

Hours: Monday- Thursday 4:00am-2:00pm. OT as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include the following: Duties may be modified or additional duties assigned.

• Demonstrate advanced Machinist ability to set up, program and operate a wide variety of CNC Machining equipment including vertical milling centers, horizontal milling centers and/or lathes.
• Interpret complex blueprints and use creativity and experience to determine the most efficient way to compete the job within tight-tolerance specifications.
• Ensure successful launch of new jobs and assist project managers on methods, tooling and techniques.

• Demonstrate proficiency including fixture placement and alignment, loading programs, tool setting, making needed adjustments to programs and offsets to ensure finished parts meet specifications.
• Perform in process quality checks to make certain that the parts run efficiently and accurately to assure quality before approving production.
• Study blueprints and manufacturing orders and organize materials and tools for next run during automatic controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.

• Complete program folders with required information. Note other information related to job problems and performance and complete daily time slips and inspection reports.

• Remove burrs, sharp edges and clean parts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A technical degree in CNC Machining preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5-7 years CNC Machining and programming experience or equivalent years of experience required
• Must possess solid blueprint reading skills, strong math skills, and in-process inspection skills and understand both metric and English measurements
• Must be proficient at using micrometers, dial calipers, height gage, shop gages, depth gages and dial indicators to indicate parts and verify dimensions of a work piece
• Read and interpret basic G-code programs. Must be able to edit programs and offsets, as well as work and problem solve independently using precision gages
• Must be able to maintain tolerance and finishes to engineering and manufacturing specifications

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and move objects up to 75 lbs. in all directions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Machine Shop environment

Velocity Machine Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.