1st Shift CNC Set Up III; Dept
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 1st Shift CNC Setup III to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 055. This position has a starting hourly wage of $30.23.
* This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign‑on bonus. The first half ($1,000) is payable after successful completion of the orientation period and the second half ($1,000) is payable after one year of employment.*
The regularly scheduled hours for this position are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may become a possibility or even required. When working overtime, the shift is adjusted by 1–2 hours at either the beginning or end of the shift. Overtime may also be requested or mandatory on Saturday.
Summary: The CNC Setup III primary responsibilities will be to perform machine set‑up and machine operation of various CNC machines as needed. Such machines include HMC, VMC, HTL, VTL, Swiss Screw, Multi‑Axis lathes, Transfer machines, Robots, etc. Responsibilities also include determining work holding, tool selection, and extensively editing programs when needed. The individual will assist with mentoring others in machining and demonstrate good organizational, math, communication, and computer skills.
Other duties may be assigned.
Personal hand tools and measuring instruments are required. (See list below)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 4‑year related machining experience, training or equivalent
- Ability to read and interpret safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals
- Effective communication skills at all levels with proper etiquette
- Ability to carry out instructions given in any form
- Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
- Awareness of cost profit and ability to determine a profitable outcome
- Adherence to scheduled hours
- Responsibility for own actions and consistent performance
- Mentoring and training aid for employees
- Adaptability to change and stress management
- Documentation of processes
- Safe environment maintenance
- Root‑cause identification and solution input
- Effective listening and professional communication
- Teamwork and interaction with diverse personalities
Machine Operation Tasks:
- Loading and unloading parts
- Changing inserts/tooling
- Adjusting wear offsets
- Measuring parts
- Running jobs within quality and efficiency expectations
- Maintaining coolant, lubrication oil, greasing fixtures, and washing down machine internals
- Cleans work area and completes production documentation
- Performs tool testing and documents results
Machine Setup Tasks:
- Removal and installation of tools and fixtures
- Tool setting and tool offsets
- Transfer of machine programs to/from machine control
- Following program movements
- Establishing work offsets and obtaining first article
- Setting up machines in cell and creating general work holding (soft jaws)
- Unassisted machine setup
- Recommendation of tooling
- Extensive program editing and moderate program generation
- Run jobs (including first runs) within quality and efficiency expectations
Mathematical
Skills:
- Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Geometry, trigonometry, arc, circles, taper, ratios
- Calculations: speed (RPM/SFM), feed (IPM/IPR), chip load, angles, ratios, arc, circles, taper
Quality:
- Accuracy and thoroughness
- Ensuring surface finishes meet specifications
- Measuring parts and inspecting visually to standards
- Interpreting CMM data and adjusting processes for dimensional and visual compliance
Quantity:
- Meeting productivity standards
- Completed work within allotted time
- Increasing productivity and identifying efficiency improvement opportunities
Measuring Ability:
- Proper use of caliper, micrometer, machinist scale, functional gages, height stand, indicator, surface roughness gage
- Effective use of measuring instruments for complex measurements and part layout
- First part and in‑process inspections
- Use of CMM (plus)
- Reading blueprint dimensioning and tolerance application
- Knowledge and use of GD&T
Computer Use:
- Standard PC and MS Office proficiency
- ERP system proficiency
- Database familiarity
Safety:
- Follow safety policies and procedures
- Wear PPE
- Report unsafe conditions and correct them
- Proper equipment and material use
- Assist in maintaining machine shop environment
Security:
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