N/C Turning Equipment Operator - Weekend Nights (CNC/Water Jet)

aticareers; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is seeking an experienced N/C Turning Equipment Operator (CNC / Water Jet) to join our Cudahy, WI facility on weekend night shift: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM. You will support our industrial water jet operation, loading forged components into the water jet and operate the equipment according to established specifications.

Training will take place on 1st shift for approximately 60–90 days, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• CNC operation experience required.
• Setup experience on horizontal or vertical lathes.
• Basic reading, math and measurement required.
• The ability to read instructions and perform simple measurements.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Vo-Tech cert or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial water jet cutting equipment.
• Follow drawings and specifications to ensure proper machining.
• Monitor machine operation and adjust for quality and tolerances.
• Use hand tools and gauges to verify setups and work.
• Inspect completed work for conformance with specs.
• Adhere to safety procedures around high‑pressure equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC operation

Lathe setup

Reading & math

Instructions interpretation

Communication skills

Machining principles / GD&T

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools usage

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent / Vo-Tech cert

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Measuring instruments

Gauges

Hand tools

Job description

Proven to Perform
From the edges of space to the bottoms of oceans, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

N/C Turning Equipment Operator (CNC / Water Jet) – Weekend Nights

Position Overview

ATI is seeking an experienced N/C Turning Equipment Operator (CNC / Water Jet) to join our Cudahy, WI facility on weekend night shift: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.

In this critical role you will support our industrial water jet operation, loading forged components into the water jet and operate the equipment according to established specifications.

Training will take place on 1st shift for approximately 60–90 days, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Following training, you will transition to the weekend night schedule, working 36 hours while being paid for 40 hours.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate industrial water jet cutting equipment to cut and remove material from forged components.
• Follow work instructions, drawings, specifications, and established machining requirements to ensure parts are processed correctly.
• Monitor machine operation and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and dimensional requirements.
• Use hand tools, measuring instruments, and gauges to verify proper setup and completed work.
• Inspect completed work to ensure conformance with specifications and quality requirements.
• Follow all established safety procedures while working around high-pressure equipment, machinery, and large forged components.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• CNC operation experience
• Setup experience on horizontal or vertical lathes
• Basic reading, math, and measurement comprehension
• The ability to read instructions and perform simple measurements is critical.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Production Machine Operator Training Program or 3–5 years of previous machinist experience
• Experience with metal forgings
• Experience cutting soft jaws
• High school diploma or equivalent, Vo-Tech certificate, or associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or another related field.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently to achieve goals and objectives
• Strong knowledge of basic machining principles, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and the ability to read blueprints
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use hand tools, measuring instruments, and gauges to ensure proper setups and machining operations
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Wethrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers' systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.