Second-Shift Machinist: CAD Drafting & Tool Setup

Instrument Development Co; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Instrument Development Company in Mukwonago, WI is seeking a Machinist to learn basic 3-axis programming and CAD drawing under supervision. This second shift role focuses on setup under guidance and progressing skills in tooling and MOM routing.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with 2 years of related experience (4 preferred). The job requires ability to read GD&T drawings, perform basic measurements, and maintain safety and quality standards in a light-to-moderate noise

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; some post-secondary education in trades preferred.
• 2 years related work experience; 4 years preferred.
• Strong GD&T reading and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Read refractometer to maintain coolant levels.
• Set up and adjust work holding devices; load program and make minor edits.
• Edit tool feed rates to establish SFM and chip loads.
• Read blueprints to MOM per routing.
• Identify dull tooling before catastrophic failure.
• Complete paperwork (Job Traveler, VISTA).
• Follow cleanup and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with quality and safety regulations.

Skills

Set-up machinery

Machine tool knowledge

Industrial math

GD&T reading

Quality gauging

Hard gauging checks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Post-secondary trades education

Tools

Refractometer

Granite table

Job description

Instrument Development Company in Mukwonago, WI is seeking a Machinist to learn basic 3-axis programming and CAD drawing under supervision. This second shift role focuses on setup under guidance and progressing skills in tooling and MOM routing.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with 2 years of related experience (4 preferred). The job requires ability to read GD&T drawings, perform basic measurements, and maintain safety and quality standards in a light-to-moderate noise