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

MetalTek International; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International, headquartered in Waukesha, WI, seeks an experienced Machinist to set up and operate Vertical Boring Mills, turning, boring, facing and drilling to print. You’ll work to tight tolerances, measure parts, and document results.

The role involves reading routings and blueprints, selecting tooling and speeds, and adjusting CNC programs as needed. Join a team focused on quality, continuous improvement, and safe, efficient machining within a diverse metals environment that serves

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate Vertical Boring Mills to turn, bore, face, groove, mill, and drill.
• Check tolerances using measuring instruments and document results.
• Read routings, process sheets, die drawings and blueprints; select tools and speeds.
• Prove out and edit CNC programs as needed.
• Position and secure work; may use locating fixtures; machines may be CNC controlled.
• Actively participate in machining team efforts and continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC controls

Fanuc

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Large turning

Job shop

Crane experience

Lifting 38 lbs

Job description

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.

Requirements

• 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