Precision CNC Operator: Carbide Tooling & Quality Control

Sandvik Group; Town of Hartland (WI); Hybrid; USD 51,577,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Group is seeking a CNC Operator in Wisconsin to produce premium carbide cutting tools with precision grinding machines. You will program, set up, operate CNC machines, inspect tools for defects, and correct quality issues to ensure consistent product quality.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing daily machine checks, and communicating quality concerns to the team. A GED or high school diploma is required with 1–2 years of CNC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years CNC Operator experience preferred.
• Machining certification ideal but not required.
• Knowledge of cutters, inserts, feeds/speeds preferred but not required.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong math skills; metric to inch and decimal to fraction conversions.
• Programming experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and offsets as required.
• Accurately read blueprints.
• Inspect tools for defects with quality control tools.
• Program and operate CNC machines.
• Evaluate finished product quality via visual inspection and measurement tools.
• Communicate quality issues to programmers and management.
• Check machinery daily to ensure functionality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Basic math

CNC machine operation

Programming (optional)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining certification (preferred)

Tools

Quality control tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Sandvik Group is seeking a CNC Operator in Wisconsin to produce premium carbide cutting tools with precision grinding machines. You will program, set up, operate CNC machines, inspect tools for defects, and correct quality issues to ensure consistent product quality.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing daily machine checks, and communicating quality concerns to the team. A GED or high school diploma is required with 1–2 years of CNC experience preferred.