CNC Machinist

FEUER Powertrain North America is the U.S. subsidiary of a leading German crankshaft manufacturer, producing two out of every three crankshafts worldwide for premier automotive brands including Mercedes-Benz, GM, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Renault, Jaguar, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and many others.

At our North American facility, we manufacture high-precision crankshafts for customers such as Mercury Marine, Polaris, and other industry leaders.

At FEUER Powertrain, our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safety-focused workplace, competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and long-term professional development.

If you have an exceptional attitude, outstanding work ethic, and want to be part of a team producing high-precision crankshafts for leading global automotive and powersports manufacturers -

FEUER values the health, wellness, and financial security of every employee by offering:

• 85% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Up to 5% employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• PPO and HDHP medical plan options with tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nine (9) employer-paid holidays
• Seven (7) days of planned plant shutdown paid at 50%
• Industry-leading Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Medical Leave available after 30 days of employment
• Clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment

The CNC Machinist I produces high-quality precision machined components and provides direction to CNC Operator staff. This self-starting role is primarily responsible for monitoring and adjusting CNC machining operations to maintain strict quality control standards using inspection results from CMM / Metallurgical lab and direct manual measurements. Additional responsibilities include machine changeover for new batches of existing products and basic machine maintenance.

• Monitor CNC machine operations and provide direction to CNC Operator level staff
• Complete the changeover of CNC machines and achieve production release for new batches of existing products
• Perform basic machine maintenance as needed
• Monitor tool condition visually and by automated CNC machine cycle count
  • Change tools when they are worn / broken visually or as prompted automatically by the CNC machine
  • When tools are broken, remove from the parts and re-insert into process
• Facilitate CMM and Metallurgical Lab inspections as required by the Control Plan
• Complete manual inspections as required by the Control Plan with micrometers, calipers, gages, etc.
• Make basic CNC program adjustments based on inspection results to ensure consistent part quality
• Monitor and refill CNC machine fluids daily
• Clear chips from the machine daily
• Load and unload raw materials and finished components from CNC machines as necessary
• Visually inspect parts to ensure consistent part quality, deburring parts when necessary
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Tag and quarantine non-conforming material when it is found, backtracking as necessary to contain issues
• Read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and basic GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

• High school diploma or GED
• 2yr certificate in machining or metalworking program
• 2+ years experience in a machining environment
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and basic technical documents
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and gages
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Reliable and self-starting with a strong ethical and moral basis