Prototype Machinist: CNC Prototyping for New Products

Milwaukee Tool Corp.; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a seasoned machinist to create prototype components from CAD models and sketches. You will program and post to CNC equipment for complex dies, plastics, and metal parts, and you may suggest design changes while selecting materials and tolerances.

You will use precision instruments to inspect parts and work closely with the New Product Development team to maintain schedules, safety, and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with apprenticeship required.
• 10+ years of applied experience in related machining fields.

Responsibilities

• Create prototype components from CAD models and sketches.
• Program and post to CNC equipment for complex models and dies.
• Suggest design changes and choose materials and tolerances.
• Use precision measuring tools to layout and inspect parts.
• Collaborate with New Product Development to meet schedules and quality.

Skills

Prototype machining

CAD/CAM collaboration

Measurement & inspection

NPD teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

NX Unigraphics

PowerMill

Gibbs CAM

Mastercam

SurfCam

Hermle Five Axis Mill

CNC milling/EDM equipment

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a seasoned machinist to create prototype components from CAD models and sketches. You will program and post to CNC equipment for complex dies, plastics, and metal parts, and you may suggest design changes while selecting materials and tolerances.

You will use precision instruments to inspect parts and work closely with the New Product Development team to maintain schedules, safety, and quality in a fast-paced environment.