3rd Shift CNC Machinist

Duties

• Actively promote and participate in advancing the safety culture of the facility.
• Read, process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
• Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system.
• Interpret work instructions.
• Identify, select and install proper tooling for operations being performed.
• Calculate proper feeds and speeds for a variety of steel grades, copper, brass, aluminum and bronze.
• Read, understand, edit and/or write programs.
• Understand capabilities of tooling and machinery.
• Understand applicable quality systems and perform necessary quality inspections.
• Adhere to all Waukesha Bearings policies and procedures.
• Seek out and participate in Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Set up all necessary measuring equipment and routinely check the calibration of the equipment while measuring.
• Create and maintain a team focused work environment.

Requirements

• At minimum Manufacturing experience with prior experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges.
• One year Machine Tool Operation certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ideal candidate can work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• The ideal candidate has experience operating CNC machinery such as CNC milling machines or CNC lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• The ideal candidate has knowledge of CNC programming languages (e.g., G-code) and CAM programming software for toolpath creation.
• The ideal candidate has familiarity with blueprint reading, GD&T standards, and mechanical drawings.
• The ideal candidate has ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and coordinate measuring machines confidently.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and lean manufacturing practices within a fast-paced production setting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (due to ITAR and UNNPI regulatory requirements).

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience in CNC machining or similar field.
• Skills: Proficiency in CNC programming languages, experience with precision measuring instruments, and knowledge of GD&T standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid time off, including business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• An employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.