Prototype Machinist: Craft Next-Gen Tool Components

Techtronic Industries; Town of Brookfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness center

Food and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks an experienced prototype machinist to create components from CAD models for new product development. You will program and post to CNC systems including five-axis mills, and work with dies, injection molds, hydraulics and gears.

You'll use CAD/CAM software to drive tools, inspect work with precision instruments, and communicate with the New Product Development team to align on timelines and design intent.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent with an apprenticeship program is required.
• Deep understanding of machining principles, datum planes and dimensional accuracy.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and multiple listed platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create prototype components from CAD models and sketches for new product development.
• Program and post to CNC equipment for dies, molds, hydraulics and gear parts.
• Inspect layouts using precision measuring devices and maintain production schedules with NPD.
• Suggest design changes and material choices when lacking specifications.

Tools

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

ID/OD Grinders

Solid Works

NX Unigraphics

PowerMill

GibbsCAM

Mastercam

SurfCam

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.