Prototype Machinist A

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a seasoned machinist to create prototype components for new power tools. You will work from CAD models and sketches, programming CNC equipment to produce complex parts in various materials.

The role requires CAD/CAM proficiency, 10+ years of experience, and close collaboration with the New Product Development team. You’ll contribute to design changes, select materials, and ensure precise layouts using advanced measurement tools, all within a safety-focused,

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship and 10+ years of related experience.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software.
• Experience with CNC programming and multiple machines.

Responsibilities

• Create prototype components using the latest software and machining methods.
• Work from CAD models and sketches to produce prototype power tool components.
• Program and post to CNC equipment for dies, molds, gears and more.
• Suggest design changes and select materials as needed.
• Use precision measuring devices to layout and inspect work.
• Communicate with NPD team and maintain schedules with safety and quality.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM software

Precision measurement

Machining principles

Education

High school diploma / equivalent

Apprenticeship

Tools

Five-axis milling

Haas/Fadal/Mazak VMCS

Mitsubishi EDM

Sodick EDM/Wire

CAD/CAM software suite

Job description

Job Description:

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.

All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our Engineering teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility.

To learn more about the Milwaukee story and our company click HERE.

You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• The primary role of this position is to create prototype components using the latest software and machining methodology, in support of new product development.
• Work directly from CAD Models, sketches and verbal instructions to produce accurate prototype power tool components in a variety of materials.
• Program and post to a variety of CNC equipment using CAD/CAM software for a variety of complex models, dies, plastic injection molds, hydraulic components and gears.
• Recommend design changes or modifications, select allowances and materials, proceed from own concept in the absence of design and specifications as needed.
• Use a variety of precision measuring devices to layout and inspect work.
• This position requires a highly skilled / motivated individual who will be required to frequently communication with our New Product Development Team and maintain schedules in conjunction with safety and quality.

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Requires a high school education or equivalent supplemented by an apprenticeship program and10+years of applied experience in related fields. Apprenticeship requirement can be offset by work experience.
• A thorough understanding of commonly used machining principles, i.e. Datum planes, tab machining, dimensional accuracy and materials.
• Extensive programming and operational knowledge in one or more of the following machines.
• Hermle Five Axis Mill, Haas / Fadal / Mazak Vertical Machining Center, Mazak Multi-Tasking Integrex/ Nexus CNC Turning, Mitsubishi EDM, Sodick Sinker / EDM Wire, Koepfer Gear Hob, Knee Mills and ID / OD Grinders
• Proficiency in Cad / Cam software is essential to perform assigned responsibilities. CAD proficiency in one or more of the following; Solid Works, NX Unigraphics, CAM programming proficiency in Power Mill Virtual Gibbs, NX Unigraphics, Master Cam or SurfCam software required.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.