2nd Shift CNC Operator Trainee (Dept 055)

Milwaukee Valve Company, established in 1901, manufactures valves for industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine, and dry bulk hauling. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years.

About the role

During the approximate 90-day training period, the CNC Operator Trainee will learn the safe operation of CNC machines, maintain operations during production runs, read and interpret blueprint specifications, and perform inspections of machined parts using general measuring instruments. Prior machining experience is not required. Personal hand tools and measuring instruments are required after the successful training period. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Learn safe operation of CNC machines
• Maintain operations during production runs
• Read, comprehend, and interpret blueprint specifications
• Perform inspection of machined parts using general measuring instruments

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Ability to read and interpret safety policies, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

Physical Demands

• Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday
• Frequently use hands and arms to reach, grasp, manipulate, handle, or feel material
• Constant use of hands and fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, handle, and manipulate parts and tools
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasional bending
• Frequent lifting up to 40 lbs. unassisted
• Occasional lifting up to 70 lbs. unassisted

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Constant exposure to louder noise levels

Pay

Starting hourly wage of $24.08. Eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus: $1,000 payable after successful completion of the orientation period and $1,000 payable after one consecutive year of employment.

Schedule

Regularly scheduled hours are 2:30 PM - 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required, including adjustments to shift start/end times and work on Saturdays.

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Flexible spending account
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Shift premiums

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and physical capabilities test.