CNC Machinist

We are currently hiring for CNC Machinist at our Cudahy, Wisconsin (suburb of Milwaukee, WI) facility.

• As a CNC Lathe Operator, you will set up and operate Vertical Turning Centers (lathes) and will be an integral part of a successful team that is responsible for producing products and machined components in military, aerospace, oil/gas and other applications.
• In this role, you will be responsible for operating CNC lathes to produce products / components that range in size from 4 inches in diameter/short length to 65 inch diameter/long length.
• As a CNC Machinist you are also responsible for ensuring all quality and safety standards; and maintaining equipment and supplies within this CNC department that is crucial in helping ATI meet production goals and objectives.
• A successful CNC Operator uses interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, understands machining principles, is a strong troubleshooter, and is able to analyze and resolve difficult problems effectively.
• This role provides a tremendous opportunity to work within a world-class operation that provides an opportunity for future career growth.
• This is a weekend shift position with the option of working weekend days 6:00am-6:00pm or weekend nights 6:00pm-6:00am Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Scheduled for 36 hours, paid for 40.

• Have a minimum of 5 years CNC machining experience
• Knowledge of set-up and programming machines
• Experience machining large parts and working with different types of metals; aerospace manufacturing experience is a big plus

• Follows engineering setup charts to perform initial assembly of tools.
• Interprets program to install all tools in the machine and establish offsets; adjusts machine offsets to ensure part conformance.
• Performs complete machining of first piece and verifies all dimensions on machines to correspond with drawing.
• Uses instrumentation and gauges, along with shop tools to verify operational drawing requirements and part conformance.
• Reads and understands basic technical drawings / blueprints to produce parts that meet specifications.
• Measures and documents dimensions during operations and maintains appropriate machining and operation records.

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 5 years of previous CNC operation experience
• Experience as a CNC Vertical Turning Center Operator/Machinist
• Experience with metal forgings
• Machining Certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently to achieve goals and objectives
• Strong knowledge of basic machining principles, GD&T, and ability to read blueprints
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use hand tools, measuring instruments, and gauges to ensure proper setups and machining operations
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail