CNC Gantry Mill Machinist

About the role

Fives Machining Systems, Inc is actively seeking a Gantry Mill Operator to join its teams in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time.

For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed the solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life. Fives Machining Systems, Inc. stands as a renowned machine tool manufacturer rooted in Northern Kentucky, boasting a widespread presence with manufacturing and service facilities strategically located in Wisconsin, California, and Kentucky.

Our forward-thinking and dynamic team specializes in the production of precision machines for metal cutting and composites. Moreover, we offer comprehensive aftermarket support. We support a diverse global clientele, spanning industries such as space exploration, aerospace, oil and gas, energy, heavy machinery, defense, and automotive sectors.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate the Gantry Mill to perform a complex series of machining operations.
• Work to very close tolerances and finish specifications.
• Proactively attain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Work from program data and setup instructions defining tools, fixtures and material clamping methods, machine calibrations and control settings.
• Locate, mount, align, secure, support and clamp workpiece; set stops and calibrate fixture or workpiece to material reference points.
• Position and remove work by means of bridge crane or electric hoists.
• Install programs and correlate machine position with control; manually cycle machine through operation sequence to check work alignment, tooling sequences, clearances, speeds, feeds, etc., and adjust machine to correct.
• Recognize and report errors in programming and operations, and work with programming personnel to correct errors
• Diagnose operating difficulties and make appropriate adjustments to realign machine, change tooling, etc., to correct operations or dimensional deviations.
• Work from drawings, specifications, programming setup instructions and data.
• Use micrometers, scale, protractor, bore gages, Vernier’s, surface gauges, indicators, etc., to make setups and check work.
• Proceed with a minimum of supervision.
• Maintain work area in a clean, productive and orderly manner
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• Must be dependable, honest & maintain a positive attitude
• Must be able to maintain a clean & organized work area
• Must be able to operate a computer (i.e. Windows)
• Must be able to perform shop math skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, charts, tables, algebra, trigonometry)
• Ability to read blueprints (Metric & English)
• Ability to setup tooling
• Ability to learn how to read, write & edit part programs (G & M-codes)
• Ability to edit work & tooling offsets
• Ability to work with very precise tolerances
• Ability to use inspection equipment (i.e. tape measure, rule, gauge blocks, OD & ID micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges)
• Ability to use material moving equipment (i.e. forklift, motorized-hand cart)
• Ability to problem solve and work on continuous improvements as needed
• Ability to setup own part fixturing
• Knowledge of multi-axis (3+2 positional) machining
• Knowledge of cutting feeds & speeds
• Knowledge of probing
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of cutting inserts

Qualifications

We are seeking someone who has an Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 4 - 6 years related experience and/or training.

Benefits

By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields. We will give you room to learn, grow and develop, both professionally and personally, thanks to our onboarding and support programs. Indeed, you will be able to benefit from a hybrid work mode and enjoy a number of other benefits.