Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 1st Shift CNC Setup III to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 301. This position has a starting hourly wage of $29.06.

All offers of employment by Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC. are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, blood test, physical capabilities test, and background check, all with acceptable results. Applicants are responsible scheduling and completing the required drug screen, blood test, and physical capabilities test within 7 calendar days of offer acceptance.

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 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may become a possibility or even required. When working overtime, the regularly scheduled shift is adjusted by 1-2 hours at either the beginning or end of the regularly scheduled shift. Overtime may also be requested or mandatory on Saturday as well.

All offers of employment made by Milwaukee Valve are contingent upon successfully completing our required drug screen and physical capabilities tests.

Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years.

Our heritage, our people, and our passion is to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums. For more information please visit:

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Summary: The CNC Set up 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.; they will possess the skills and abilities to carry out those responsibilities with minimal assistance.

The CNC Set up III will have the ability to determine work holding, tool selection and the capability to extensively edit programs when needed. The individual will assist with the mentoring of others in machining and also have good organizational, math, communication, and computer skills. Other duties may be assigned.

Personal hand tools and measuring instruments are required. (See list below)

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Minimum 4-year related machining experience, training or equivalent

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as:

Safety policies and rules

Operating and maintenance instructions

Procedure manuals

Communicate effectively with others at all levels with proper etiquette

Reasoning Ability:

Thoroughly carry out instructions given in any form

Ability to deal effectively with problems and situations

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding the best course of action

Aware of cost profit and learn to determine a profitable outcome

Attendance:

Is at work for scheduled hours

Soft Skills:

Responds to management's directions

Takes responsibility for own actions

Demonstrates a consistent performance in all aspects of their work

Keeps break periods to allotted times

Mentors and assist in training of employees

Proposes possible improvements

Adapts well to change

Ensures documentation of processes is complete, correct and recorded

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them

Detects and reports defective equipment, materials and/or faulty operations to maintain a safe environment

Assist with identifying root causes and provides input for possible solutions

Accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations

Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills

Ability to work in a team environment, and deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles

Machine Operation:

Performs tasks correctly such as:

Loading and unloading of parts

Changes inserts / tooling

Adjusts wear offsets

Measures parts

Run jobs within quality and efficiency expectations

Maintains coolant level

Maintains lubrication oil

Greases fixtures

Washes down inside of machine

Cleans work area

Production documentation

Performs tool testing and documents results

Machine Set Up:

Performs tasks correctly such as:

Removal and installation of tools and fixtures

Perform tool setting and tool offsets

Transfer of machine programs to and from machine control

Follow program movements

Determining and establishing work offsets

Obtain first article

Set up machines in cell

Ability to create general work holding (i.e., soft jaws)

Machine set up unassisted

Selection and recommendation of tooling when needed

Capability to extensively edit programs

Indicating in of jaws, fixtures, tooling, etc...

Ability to generate programs of moderate difficulty

Ability to set-up and run jobs (including first time runs) within quality and efficiency expectations

Mathematical Skills:

Math ability such as:

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

Geometry

Trigonometry

Calculations of such things as:

Speed (RPM / SFM)

Feed (IPM / IPR)

Chip Load

Angles

Ratios

Arc and Circles

Taper

Quality:

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Identify surface finishes are met

Measures parts correctly and ensures specifications are met

Visually inspect parts to specified standards

Ability to interpret data from the CMM and manual measurements and make adjustments to machining processes to achieve dimensional and visual compliance

Quantity:

Meets productivity standards

Completes work in allotted time

Strives to increase productivity

Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency

Measuring Ability:

Proper use of measuring instruments such as:

Caliper

Micrometer

Machinist scale

Functional gages

Height stand

Indicator

Surface roughness gage

Use of measuring instruments effectively to perform complex measurements and part layout

Perform first part inspection and in process inspections

Ability to use a CMM is a plus

Blueprints:

Is able to read blueprint dimensioning

Interpret blueprint information

Comprehension of information

Application of tolerances as defined

Knowledge and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Computer Use:

Ability to use a standard PC and MS software

Become proficient with essential elements of current ERP System

Become proficient with current databases

Safety:

Follows safety policies and procedures

Wears PPE

Reports potentially unsafe conditions and follows proper procedures for correction

Uses equipment and materials properly

Assists in the organization and maintaining the machine shop work environment

Security:

Follows security policies and procedures

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday

Frequently use hands and arms to reach, grasp, manipulate, handle, or feel material

Constant use hands and fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, handle, and manipulate parts and tools

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts

Occasional bending

Frequent lifting up to 40 lb. unassisted

Occasional lifting up to 70lbs unassisted

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles

Constant exposure to louder noise levels

Definitions: Constant (5-8 hrs./shift) Frequent (2-5 hrs./shift) Occasional (Up to 2 hrs./shift)

Tool List

Toolbox (roller cabinet)

Allen Wrenches (standard provided)

Brass Hammer (provided)

Square

Screw Drivers

Flashlight

Calculator

Scale

Wrenches

Pliers

1" Micrometer

6" Caliper

12" Caliper

1" Dial Indicator w/ mag base

Test Indicator(s)

Recommended

1-4" Micrometer set

Depth Micrometer set

Other tools may be needed to be successful and proficient in the position.

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