Precision Manual Mill Machinist & Tooling Specialist

Krueger Bearings, Inc; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned machine shop is seeking a skilled manual mill machinist to produce precision parts and manage repair tasks. The role requires strong blueprint reading skills and advanced machining knowledge, with responsibilities that include operating manual milling machines and performing complex setups. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in a machining environment. This is a full-time position located in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, with a focus on maintaining high craftsmanship and detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience operating manual milling machines in a machining or toolroom environment.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including geometric tolerancing and tight tolerances.
• Advanced knowledge of machining practices and metal cutting principles.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual milling machines to machine precision parts and repair components.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, specifications and job routings.
• Perform advanced machining operations including precision milling, boring, drilling, tapping, slotting, and contouring.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining practices

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Krueger Bearings is a family-owned machine shop with over 55 years of experience delivering high-quality, precision-machined parts. Known for our babbitt-lined bearings and wide range of machining capabilities-including milling, turning, grinding, and broaching-we take pride in our craftsmanship, reliability, and investment in state-of-the-art equipment.

Tired of pushing "Cycle Start" all day?

If you're a machinist who prefers a hand-wheel to a touchscreen, we want to talk to you. We aren't looking for a button-pusher; we're looking for atrue craftsman.

AtKrueger Bearings, our Manual Machinist tackle the jobs CNC machines can't touch. From one-off to "rescue missions" on critical repair parts, your mechanical intuition and manual dexterity are the stars of the show here.

Why You'll Love This Role

• The Ultimate Variety: No "million-part runs" here. Every day brings a new blueprint, a new material, and a new challenge.
• Tool & Die Precision: If you have a Tool & Die background, you'll be in your element. We value the "old school" grit and precision required to build, fix, and innovate from scratch.
• Total Ownership: You own the process-from selecting your cutters and speeds to the final inspection.
• Respect for the Craft: We provide the heavy-duty iron (Bridgeports and more); you provide the brainpower.

What You Bring to the Bench

• The "Machinist's Eye": You can look at a worn-out part or a rough sketch and see exactly how to fixture it and cut it.
• Precision Pedigree: You're comfortable holding tolerances that make others nervous
• Problem-Solving DNA: You know how to "work around" a problem using shop math, custom jigs, and sheer ingenuity.
• The Toolbox: You have [3-5+] years of manual experience and a deep understanding of metal behavior (ferrous, non-ferrous, and the tough stuff).

What's In It For You?

• Top-Tier Pay: We pay for the skill you've spent years perfecting.
• Solid Benefits: Health, Dental, HSA company match, 401k Match, and PTO and more.
• The Shop Culture: A clean, temperature controlled environment.

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