Precision Machinist - Heavy Fabrication & Assembly

Milwaukee Succeeds; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is hiring a Machinist for heavy manufacturing of transformer components. You will set up, layout, mark, and fabricate using a range of tooling and machines, including Band Saw, Drill Press, Lathe, and Milling. You will handle mild steel, stainless steel, copper, and related materials to exact specs.

You will train to meet safety, quality, and craftsmanship standards while supporting inspection, repair, and continuous improvement activities in a large-scale facility.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Prior experience in Welding, Heavy Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Power Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Uphold all safety protocols and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• 5S: Maintain, Clean, and Organize Work Areas.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Supervision, Team Members, Team Leads, Instructors, Engineering, Quality Assurance departments, and other functions as required.
• Precision & Quality: Follow Print Drawings, Technical Data Sheets, Bills of Material and specifications to ensure exact alignment, spacing, and assembly of components.
• Receive assignments and instructions from Supervisor - both Verbal and Written.
• Complete specific Contamination Control, Inspection Requirements, Cleanliness Maintenance Procedures; such as Vacuuming, Performing Magnetic Sweeps, Wipedowns, and Cleaning Equipment/Tooling.
• Select, Load, Set Up, Adjust, and Execute Operations of assigned / trained Industrial Machines.
• Machine by process per Trained Procedures, Specifications/Criteria, and Prints/BOMs.
• Verify accuracy of Machined Components as designated by In-Process Checklists; including Criteria, Tolerances, and Clearances.
• Perform Minor Repairs/Defects and Tool/Equipment Maintenance (Write Repair Work Orders as Required).
• Repair Defects found in Inspection or Another Department as Needed/Required.
• Assist in Training, Safety, and Protocol Education of New Operators.
• Conduct Self Inspection of Winding and Assist Others in Inspection Verifications of Quality

Skills

Hand Tools

Grinders

Cranes

Powered Vehicles

Lathe

Milling Machine

Drill Press

Band Saw

Precision Measurement

Reading Drawings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Welding/Heavy Mechanical Experience (Preferred)

Tools

Band Saw

Piranha Punch

Radial Arm Saw

Lathe

Milling Machine

Overhead Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is hiring a Machinist for heavy manufacturing of transformer components. You will set up, layout, mark, and fabricate using a range of tooling and machines, including Band Saw, Drill Press, Lathe, and Milling. You will handle mild steel, stainless steel, copper, and related materials to exact specs.

You will train to meet safety, quality, and craftsmanship standards while supporting inspection, repair, and continuous improvement activities in a large-scale facility.