Senior CNC Machinist: Precision for Large-Parts Work

Salzgitter AG; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Educational reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

KHS, a leading manufacturer of filling and packaging systems, is seeking an experienced machinist for setup and machining roles in Wisconsin. You will study drawings, set up machines, and verify tolerances on complex parts using VTLs and horizontal boring bars.

Strong CNC skills and large-part experience are required. The role demands 5+ years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to program transfer and debug CNC programs on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years of set-up and machining experience or blend of schooling/experience.
• Experience with VTLs, Vertical Machining Centers and Horizontal boring bars.
• Experience keying in on large part machining.
• Ability to use CNC controls and associated computers for program transfer.
• Ability to research drawings in drawing database program.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Use precision measuring equipment to measure, mark, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece.
• Create offline and edit CNC programs; dry run, debug and edit CNC programs at machine.
• Select and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Set up machines for operation by others.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust controls accordingly.
• Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Grind and adapt tooling and attachments for special work requirements.
• Work with large and expensive parts or smaller parts of a complicated nature having critical and exacting requirements as to tolerance and finish.
• Diagnose and rectify tooling problems and machine malfunctions.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

Blueprint reading

Large part machining

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

VTLs

Vertical Machining Centers

Horizontal boring bars

Job description

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?

Your Tasks:

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Using a variety of precision measuring equipment, measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Create offline and edit CNC programs; dry run, debug and edit CNC programs at machine.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• May set up machines for operation by others.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Grinds and adapts tooling and attachments for special work requirements.
• Works with large and expensive parts or smaller parts of a complicated nature having critical and exacting requirements as to tolerance and finish.
• Diagnoses and rectifies tooling problems and machine malfunctions.

Your Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of set-up and machining experience or blend of schooling/experience.
• Experience with VTLs, Vertical Machining Centers and Horizontal boring bars.
• Experience keying in on large part machining
• Ability to use CNC controls and associated computers for program transfer.
• Ability to research drawings in drawing database program.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
• Generous Educational Reimbursement program
• Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• 401K with Company Match

In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.