Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 2nd shift CNC Setup Trainee to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 301. This position has a starting hourly wage of $23.63/hr., plus a 4.5% shift premium.
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 3:30PM - 12:00AM, 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.
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 Trainee primary responsibility will be to perform machine operation of various CNC machines as needed, maintaining production runs with minimal assistance, performing inspection of machined parts using general measuring instruments and continue learning full machine set up.
As a CNC Set Up Trainee the individual will have an active role in properly performing the tasks related to machine set up such as: removal and installation of tools, tool setting, tool offsets and program movements.
The CNC Set Up Trainee must be able to read, follow and comprehend work instructions and blueprints. The individual will have the recommended hand tools and measuring instruments. 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 accommodations 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 six months related experience and/or training
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as:
Safety policies and rules
Operating and maintenance instructions
Procedure manuals
Ability to communicate effectively
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding
Thoroughly carry out instructions given in any form
Ability to deal effectively with routine problems and situations
Attendance:
Is at work for scheduled hours
Is at workstation at their scheduled time and ready to work
Soft Skills:
Follows instructions
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
Proposes possible improvements
Adapts well to change
Learn how to identify root causes
Ensures documentation of processes is complete and correct
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
Accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations
Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills
Work in a team environment and deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
Machine Operation:
Performs task 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: (primary assigned machine(s))
Learn tasks 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
Creation of general work holding (i.e., soft jaws)
Machine set up with assistance
Selection of tooling
Minor edits of programs
Indicating in of jaws, fixtures, tooling, etc...
Mathematical Skills:
Basic math ability such as:
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Learn how to calculate such things as:
Speed (RPM / SFM)
Feed (IPM / IPR)
Chip Load
Taper
Quality:
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Identify that surface finishes are met
Measures parts correctly and ensures specifications are met
Visually inspect parts to specified standards
Quantity:
Meets productivity standards
Completes work in allotted time
Strives to increase productivity
Measuring Ability:
Proper use of measuring instruments such as:
Caliper
Micrometer
Machinist scale
Functional gages
Height stand
Blueprints:
Is able to read blueprint dimensioning
Interpret blueprint information
Comprehension of information
Application of tolerances as defined
Basic knowledge and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Computer Use:
Standard PC and MS software
Essential elements of current ERP System
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
Recommended
12" Caliper
1" Dial Indicator w/ mag base
Test Indicator(s)
1-4" Micrometer set
Depth Micrometer set
Other tools may be needed to be successful and proficient in the position.
