VMC Machinist

GRAETZ MFG., INC.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAETZ MFG., INC. seeks a skilled Vertical Machining Center (VMC) Machinist to operate VMCs, produce precision parts, and follow blueprints and specifications. The role requires strong programming knowledge, tooling setup, and adherence to safety and lean manufacturing principles.

The candidate will work with production staff to ensure high-quality output and precise dimensions, adjusting controls and tools as needed. Experience with measurement instruments and quality inspection is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Vertical Machining Centers.
• Ability to read blueprints and setup tooling.
• Knowledge of machining parameters and processes.
• Commitment to safety and lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate Vertical Machining Center to produce precision parts.
• Adjust machine controls and tool settings to maintain tolerances.
• Read blueprints and determine tooling requirements.
• Inspect parts with gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Set speeds, feeds, and tool positions for operations.
• Replace worn tools and sharpen cutting tools as needed.
• Review job orders to determine material requirements and sequence of operations.
• Collaborate with production team while adhering to safety and lean practices.

Skills

VMC experience

Blueprint reading

Programming

Machining processes

Quality inspection

Tools

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Bench grinders

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Vertical Machining Center (VMC)Machinistto join our dynamic manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operatingVMC's to produce precision parts and components according to specifications. This role requires a strong understanding of programming, blueprint reading, and machining processes. TheVMCMachinistwill work closely with production staff to ensure high-quality output while adhering to safety standards and lean manufacturing principles.

Duties

• Vertical Machining Center experience required.
• Adjustmachinecontrols and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
• Compute unspecified dimensions andmachinesettings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to workpieces.
• Move toolholders manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to feed tools to and along workpieces.
• Position, secure, and align cutting tools in toolholders on machines, using hand tools, and verify their positions with measuring instruments.
• Replace worn tools, and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines.
• Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences.