CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

**Hours: **Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:00pm

**Pay: **up to $32.00/HR

**Duties: **

• Operate one or more CNC production machines under the guidance of a trainer or team leader.
• Load and unload parts from CNC equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform basic measurements using calipers, micrometers, and go/no-go gauges.
• Learn to identify tool wear and perform basic tool changes.
• Follow work instructions, quality procedures, and safety standards.
• Learn blueprint reading, including orthographic views, isometric views, and basic tolerances.

• Operate CNC production cells including lathes and mills.
• Load and unload parts across multiple CNC machines while maintaining production flow.
• Machine parts to close tolerances, including measurements under 0.001".
• Identify worn tooling and replace tools and inserts as necessary.
• Interpret blueprints, detail drawings, section views, GD&T, and process routings.
• Perform quality inspections and document required measurements.
• Troubleshoot routine machining issues involving tooling, fixturing, and offsets.
• Work independently with general supervision.

• Operate and support a wide variety of CNC machining jobs throughout the shop.
• Perform machine setups and changeovers for similar production runs.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms, machining issues, and process concerns.
• Make independent tool and work offset adjustments to maintain quality and production efficiency.
• Perform basic G and M code edits as needed.
• Complete rework operations and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor less experienced machinists and assist with training as needed.

**Qualifications: **

• CNC machining experience preferred; entry-level candidates willing to learn are encouraged to apply.
• Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, or other CNC production equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand machining tolerances and quality requirements.
• Basic math skills, including working with decimals, fractions, and measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and tooling issues appropriate to experience level.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and advance through CNC machining skill levels.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

What does Express offer to you??

• Weekly paychecks!
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses (Earn up to $125 for each person you refer to Express!)

Why Express Employment Professionals, Appleton WI?

• Express, Appleton WI placed over 1,350 people in 2024 just in the Appleton area!
• We provide our associates with excellent comprehensive and competitive benefits!
• When you apply to us, you apply to 100+ companies in the Fox Valley!
• Over 170 people were hired to a permanent position in 2024.

Apply now:

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Address

• 1033 W College Ave STE 100 Appleton, WI 54914

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You should be proficient in:

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Installation
• G-Code
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Geometry & Alignment
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Doosan, Hwachon)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Nakamura, Dmg Mori Seiki, Doosan, Okuma)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CAM Software (Mastercam, GibbsCAM, Siemens NX)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mitsubishi, Okuma)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Nakamura)