Journeyworker Machinist - 1st Shift

Position Overview

The Journeyman Machinist is a full‑time role based in Menomonee Falls, WI. This position requires mastery of the machining trade through completion of a State‑Indentured Apprenticeship Program or equivalent credential. The machinist operates CNC and manual machines, provides technical leadership, trains apprentices, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Create, modify, and optimize complex CNC programs to ensure maximum efficiency, precision, and alignment with engineering specifications.
• Perform expert‑level setups on a wide range of CNC and manual machines, including multi‑axis systems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum throughput.
• Apply advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts to ensure precision machining.
• Perform complex diagnostics, including spindle analysis, toolpath optimization, and vibration/root‑cause investigations.
• Lead qualification machining runs and first‑article processes for new product introductions.
• Recommend process updates and revisions to engineering and quality based on journey‑level expertise.
• Serve as the primary decision‑maker for machining operations during supervisor absence.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle times, improving quality, and enhancing safety and ergonomics.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior machinists and apprentices, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
• Provide formal on‑the‑job training for apprentices in accordance with State‑Indentured apprenticeship standards.
• Evaluate apprentice performance and document progress toward competency milestones.
• Develop training materials, standard work, and skill‑building exercises for new machinists.
• Ensure all parts meet or exceed quality standards through advanced inspection techniques and precision measuring tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production planning teams to resolve design issues, improve manufacturability, and support new product introductions.
• Maintain accurate records of setups, tooling, and process changes.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Recommend and implement tooling improvements and monitor machine performance.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and oversee workflow within the machining cell.
• Prioritize tasks and ensure production targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Complete industrial lift truck certifications as needed and collaborate effectively with all team members across departments.
• Support other department functions and help create a positive work environment.

• Completion of a State Apprenticeship Program and attainment of Journeyman Machinist status.
• 5+ years of machining experience working with lathes and mills.
• Demonstrated mastery of machining trades consistent with journey‑level standards.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
• Successful employment eligibility verification, background check, and pre‑employment testing.

• Commitment to integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Adaptability to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other employees.

On‑site in a manufacturing facility. Work hours communicated by manager. The position is at‑will and may be terminated by either party with or without notice.

• Stand for long periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50pounds.
• Push and pull up to 50pounds.
• Move around manufacturing floor, read documents, and communicate clearly.
• Wear personal protective equipment including safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

• Competitive compensation based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave.
• 10 paid holidays and paid time off.
• Continu…