Machinist II

Cadrex; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Machinist II to operate and set up CNC and manual equipment, reading blueprints, and ensuring high-precision parts. The role requires strong measurement skills and a proactive approach to quality control and safety.

You will collaborate with engineers and machinists, drive improvements, and maintain equipment and workspace to uphold Cadrex's standards. Onsite manufacturing environment with structured shifts.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine tolerances and tooling needs.
• Operate CNC and manual machining equipment to fabricate precision components.
• Inspect finished parts with precision measuring tools and adjust processes to meet quality standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity, efficiency, and safety.
• Diagnose machine issues, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate with maintenance teams for complex repairs.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Read and analyze blueprints, work orders, and drawings to determine job specs and tooling requirements.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and height gauges, ensuring adherence to tolerances.
• Identify process improvements to enhance productivity and safety.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and perform routine maintenance; coordinate with maintenance.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Machinist II who will be responsible for operating, setting up, and troubleshooting a variety of machining equipment, including CNC and manual machines, to produce high-precision parts. This mid-level role requires a strong understanding of machining principles, blueprint reading, and quality control procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in machining operations, be proficient with measuring tools, and demonstrate problem-solving abilities to optimize production efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment such as lathes, mills, and grinders to fabricate precision components
• Read and analyze blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings to determine job specifications, tolerances, and tooling requirements
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges) and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality standards
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety
• Diagnose machine issues, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate with maintenance teams for complex repairs
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines, ensuring a clean and organized work environment.
• Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and other machinists to optimize production and troubleshoot machining challenges
• Reports defective materials, discrepancies, process malfunctions or completed products that are not in compliance with company and/or customer specifications to the Department Lead
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Completes all necessary paperwork as required, including in process or carbon copy production sheets

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficiency in operating CNC and manual machining equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience with precision measuring instruments and quality control techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic mathematical skills, including understanding measurements and tolerances
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-Th; 5:30am - 4:00pm

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.