2nd Shift CNC Operator (Dept. 301) - Milwaukee Valve : Job Details

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 2nd Shift CNC Operator to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 301. This position has a starting hourly wage of $21.30, plus an additional 4.5% shift premium. All offers of employment by Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC. are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, blood test, physical capabilities test, and background check, all with acceptable results. Applicants are responsible scheduling and completing the required drug screen, blood test, and physical capabilities test within 7 calendar days of offer acceptance. *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:Our HomepageModern Machining Center TourEmployee Testimonial CommercialSummary: The CNC Operator I will be responsible to perform machine operation of their assigned machine(s) where setup has been completed and maintains the production runs with minimal assistance, this would entail changing of dull tooling and making minor offsets.The Individual will have the skill and ability to read, comprehend and interpret basic blueprint dimensioning. The operator is responsible for performing inspection of machined parts by the use of general measuring instruments.Personal hand tools and measuring instruments are required from this level on. Other duties may be assigned.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 and ready to begin working
• 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

Mathematical Skills:

• Basic math ability such as:
  • Basic addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division

Quality:

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Identify 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)
• Calculator
• Pliers
• 1 Micrometer
• 6 Caliper
• Recommended
  • 12 Caliper
• Other tools may be needed to be successful and proficient in the position.