CNC Gantry Mill Machinist

CNC Gantry Mill Machinist

Legal Entity: Fives Gidding & Lewis, LLC Country: United States State: Wisconsin City: Fond du Lac Job Family: Operations Job Type: Permanent position Work Location: Hybrid Compensation: Fives Machining Systems, Inc is actively seeking a Gantry Mill Operator to join its teams in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time. For over 200 years, we've invented and designed the solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone's daily life. Fives Machining Systems, Inc. stands as a renowned machine tool manufacturer rooted in Northern Kentucky, boasting a widespread presence with manufacturing and service facilities strategically located in Wisconsin, California, and Kentucky. Our forward-thinking and dynamic team specializes in the production of precision machines for metal cutting and composites. Moreover, we offer comprehensive aftermarket support. We support a diverse global clientele, spanning industries such as space exploration, aerospace, oil and gas, energy, heavy machinery, defense, and automotive sectors. It is with you, that industry can do it! We are currently seeking a Gantry Mill Operator, who has the same desire to prove that industry can do it! At Fives we all have a part to play in achieving our common purpose. Your role will be to:

• Set up, adjust, and operate the Gantry Mill to perform a complex series of machining operations.
• Work to very close tolerances and finish specifications.
• Proactively attain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Work from program data and setup instructions defining tools, fixtures and material clamping methods, machine calibrations and control settings.
• Locate, mount, align, secure, support and clamp workpiece; set stops and calibrate fixture or workpiece to material reference points.
• Position and remove work by means of bridge crane or electric hoists.
• Install programs and correlate machine position with control; manually cycle machine through operation sequence to check work alignment, tooling sequences, clearances, speeds, feeds, etc., and adjust machine to correct.
• Recognize and report errors in programming and operations, and work with programming personnel to correct errors.
• Diagnose operating difficulties and make appropriate adjustments to realign machine, change tooling, etc., to correct operations or dimensional deviations.
• Work from drawings, specifications, programming setup instructions and data.
• Use micrometers, scale, protractor, bore gages, Vernier's, surface gauge, indicators, etc., to make setups and check work.
• Proceed with a minimum of supervision.
• Operator must be alert to operations. Detect any unusual conditions, defective material or machine malfunctions and report to supervision.
• Maintain work area in a clean, productive and orderly manners
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements Must be dependable, honest & maintain a positive attitude Must be able to maintain a clean & organized work area Must be able to operate a computer (i.e. Windows) Must be able to perform shop math skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, charts, tables, algebra, trigonometry) Ability to read blueprints (Metric & English) Ability to setup tooling Ability to learn how to read, write & edit part programs (G & M-codes) Ability to edit work & tooling offsets Ability to work with very precise tolerances Ability to use inspection equipment (i.e. tape measure, rule, gauge blocks, OD & ID micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges) Ability to use material moving equipment (i.e. forklift, motorized-hand cart) Ability to problem solve and work on continuous improvements as needed Ability to setup own part fixturing Knowledge of multi-axis (3+2 positional) machining Knowledge of cutting feeds & speeds Knowledge of probing Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Knowledge of cutting inserts If this is you, come join us, too! We are seeking someone who has a Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 4 - 6 years related experience and/or training. Why come to Fives? By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields. We will give you room to learn, grow and develop, both professionally and personally, thanks to our onboarding and support programs. Indeed, you will be able to benefit from a hybrid work mode and enjoy a number of other benefits. Industry can do it with you! Apply now