Milwaukee Night Shift Machinist – Precision Parts

Sonoco Products Co.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  ·

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Co. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Machinist for night shift (6pm–6am). The role involves setting up and operating machine tools, reading blueprints, and performing precision machining to meet tolerance and finish requirements.

You will work from blueprints, calculate dimensions, and adjust tools and feeds while following safety, SOPs, and SQF guidelines. This position offers benefits and growth opportunities within a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school education, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read blue prints and interpret diagrams.
• Experience with standard machine shop practices and tool-and-die terminology.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety practices and plant policies.
• Maintains a safe and secure work environment; conducts safety inspections and investigates incidents as required.
• Reviews blueprints and work orders; interprets drawings and calculates dimensions.
• Sets up and operates machine tools (lathes, grinders, mills, hones) and selects tools, speeds and feeds.
• Performs on‑the‑job training and assists in maintenance of equipment.
• Assists in inspection of tooling and uses inspection equipment.

Skills

Read blueprints

Layout work

Machine setup

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Inspection equipment

Job description

Sonoco Products Co. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Machinist for night shift (6pm–6am). The role involves setting up and operating machine tools, reading blueprints, and performing precision machining to meet tolerance and finish requirements.

You will work from blueprints, calculate dimensions, and adjust tools and feeds while following safety, SOPs, and SQF guidelines. This position offers benefits and growth opportunities within a global packaging leader.