Day & Swing Shift Machinist

Machinist I Salary: $37,440-$58,240 per year

Shift: 1st, 2nd

QPS Employment Group has a great Machinist I position available at a company in Waukesha, WI. This is a 1st and 2nd shift direct hire position.

Machinist I Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Set up and operate CNC boring bars, CNC boring mills, CNC milling machines, CNC turning centers, CNC grinders, and other specialized machine tools.

Review blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, machining sequences, and setup requirements.

Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points using precision measuring equipment.

Perform CNC program verification, dry runs, debugging, and program edits under supervision.

Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials for machining operations.

Calculate and set machining parameters including speeds, feeds, coolant flow, depth of cut, and cutting angles.

Load, retrieve, and edit machine programs using CNC controls.

Monitor machine operation to identify malfunctions, tooling issues, or out-of-tolerance conditions.

Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality and operational efficiency.

Assist in troubleshooting tooling issues and machine malfunctions under guidance from experienced machinists or supervisors.

Complete assigned work in accordance with safety, quality, and production standards.

Ensure completed work is available for final inspection and quality verification.

Machinist I Requirements: High school diploma or GED required.

Technical certification from a machining, manufacturing, or trade school preferred.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to operate CNC controls and associated computer systems.

Ability to transfer, edit, and manage CNC machining programs.

Ability to access drawings and engineering documentation through electronic databases.

Ability to utilize production and labor-reporting software systems.

Regular use of hands, fingers, and arms for machine operation, measurement, and material handling.

Ability to safely perform duties around machine tools and material‑handling equipment.

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