CNC Machinist/Machine Operator - Weekend Night Shift

From the edges of space to the bottoms of oceans, our materials are proven to perform—and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products to join our manufacturing team in Appleton, WI. Our shop is not your typical machine shop; you’ll work with new state-of-the-art equipment in a safe, clean, air and climate-controlled environment producing specialized aerospace components.

About the role

As a CNC Machinist/Machine Operator, you will operate vertical turning centers to manufacture forgings from super alloys, supported by engineering and programming teams. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality and customer specifications. This is a weekend night shift: Friday–Sunday, 5 pm–5 am (36 scheduled hours, paid for 40). Training may take place during the week. We will train a motivated, mechanically inclined candidate.

Responsibilities

• Receive work instructions, operation sheets, setup sheets, 1st piece, and in-process check sheets from supervision.
• Read and interpret dimension drawings, sketches, tool setup sheets, and manufacturing instructions.
• Use operational drawings to determine required dimensions, travels, and tolerances.
• Operate machining centers to produce forgings from super alloys with engineering and programming support.
• Use precision measuring devices (scales, micrometers, dial indicators, Vernier scales, gauges, profilometers) to verify machined dimensions and surface finishes.
• Load and unload pieces using an overhead hoist.
• Handle material carefully before and after machining operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of basic machining principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve problems and implement long-term solutions.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment evaluation.

Benefits

• Benefit eligibility begins the 1st of the month following hire date.
• Up to 8% employer 401(k) contribution and match.
• 15 days of paid time off per year.
• 12 paid holidays per year.

Schedule

Weekend night shift: Friday–Sunday, 5 pm–5 am (36 scheduled hours, paid for 40).