Machinist, Vertical Boring Mill (Turning) - 2nd & 3rd Shift

MetalTek International; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International in Waukesha, WI, is seeking skilled machinists to set up and operate vertical boring mills and CNC lathes to meet print specifications.

You will verify tolerances with precision tools, read routings and blueprints, and contribute to continuous improvement within a collaborative shop.

This full-time role requires 2+ years of machining experience and familiarity with Fanuc controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate CNC/Vertical Boring Mills to turn, bore, face, groove, mill, and drill per prints.
• Check tolerances with measuring instruments and document results.
• Read routings, process sheets, die drawings and blueprints; select speeds, feeds, tooling and sequence; minor CNC edits.
• Position, align and secure work; use fixtures; operate CNC controls.
• Participate in machining team efforts and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

CNC machining

Fanuc controls

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Crane experience

Heavy lifting

Large turning

Short run

Job description

Our Machinists:

• Set up, adjust and operate various sizes of Vertical Boring Mills to turn, bore, face, groove, mill, and drill on a variety of work to obtain proper print dimensions.
• Work with and obtain tight tolerances on parts, checking own work with measuring instruments and documenting results.
• Work from routings, process sheets, die drawings and blueprints. Select speeds, feeds, tooling and operational sequence. Prove out and make minor edits to CNC programs.
• Position, align and secure work piece. May require the use of locating fixtures. Machines may be equipped with CNC controls. Select and prepare tools to meet varying conditions and materials.
• Actively participate in machining team efforts and department continuous improvement activities.

• 2+ years minimum machining experience including setup of CNC machines
• Knowledge of CNC machine controls, preferably Fanuc
• Strong shop math, blueprint reading, and problem solving skills
• Large turning machine experience preferred
• Short run/job shop experience preferred
• Large part and crane experience a plus
• Ability to lift up to 38 lbs

MetalTek International solves customer metals challenges employing the industry's leading combination of broad metals, process expertise and technology. Employing diverse casting methods, including; centrifugal casting, investment casting, sand casting and continuous casting, machining, fabrication, and testing capabilities, MetalTek produces components that meet or exceed heat, wear, corrosion and compliance requirements.

Headquartered in Waukesha, WI, USA, MetalTek operates facilities worldwide utilizing over 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Deep metallurgical knowledge, innovative hybrid casting solutions, broad metals technologies, and numerous industry certifications allow MetalTek to provide proven metal solutions for multiple high performance markets including aerospace, petrochemical processing, mining, nuclear power and turbine engine.

MetalTek offers a wide variety of career opportunities, with challenges and rewards as diverse as the products we manufacture. We recognize the value of each person's contribution to the success of our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Drug Free Workplace

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.