Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates 3 axis and 5 axis vertical machining centers
• Under limited supervision, performs moderate/complex machining and fittings of numerous kinds of parts in support of production and job shop machining
• For basic jobs, layout work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications
• For moderate/complex jobs, develop processes and setups
• Perform progressive machining operations on work involving close tolerances and/or high finish requirements
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and quality workmanship
• Complete time travelers, time slips, required inspections, and appropriate paperwork
• Provide feedback to improve programs, processes, tooling
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean workstation
• Train apprentices and new hires, as required

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 3-6 years of demonstrated experience or equivalent

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficient ability to read and interpret blueprints & mechanical drawings
• Proficient ability to operate manual and CNC machining equipment
• Proficient knowledge of carbide drills, end mills, inserted cutters, and boring tooling
• Basic knowledge of Mitsubishi Controls, preferred
• Basic knowledge of Heidenhain Controls, preferred
• Proficient knowledge of G & M code programming
• Proficient knowledge of feeds & speeds
• Extensive ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Extensive ability to solve problems using critical thinking skills
• Extensive ability to organize and manage priorities, meet deadlines, and expectations
• Extensive ability to measure/inspect: lengths, diameters, straightness, flatness, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of the machineability of ferrous and non-ferrous materials

Benefits

• 401K with Company Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Profit Sharing
• Referral Bonuses
• Sign On Bonuses
• Company Paid Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Shift Premiums
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Solid understanding of the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of the job will include lifting, bending and sitting. Lifting to include picking up, pushing or pulling loads up to 50 pounds. Stand 7 to 8 hours per shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 essential functions.

We're Hiring Applicants for 2nd Shift CNC 3 and 5 Axis Operator II in Wisconsin

Positioned conveniently in Grafton, Wisconsin, and welcoming talents from West Bend, Port Washington, Milwaukee, Cedarburg, and Hartford, RAM Tool, Inc. seeks a seasoned 3 and 5 axis operator. For those with experience in both 3 and 5 axis jobs and the passion to contribute to a dynamic team, we offer an environment that values your skills and experience.