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2nd Shift CNC Set Up Trainee (Dept. 301)

2nd Shift CNC Set Up Trainee (Dept. 301)

Milwaukee Valve Co., LLCPrairie du Sac, WI, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

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.
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