Toolcraft Machining, Inc. is seeking skilled first shift VTL Machinists to join our team, at our facility in Germantown, WI.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  1. Ability to set up and operate any of the following machines, with living tooling:
    1. Doosan PUMA 1214
    2. Toshiba 150
    3. Toshiba 200
  2. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, models, routing instructions, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
  3. Determine tooling requirements, setup procedures and control settings.
  4. Set up CNC machine with setup blocks, fixtures, clamps, or any other necessary devices to receive and hold parts/components for safe machining operation.
  5. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, models, routing instructions, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements. 
  6. Monitor and/or develop speed, feed, depth, or angle of cut during machining operations.
  7. Set up CNC machine with setup blocks, fixtures, clamps, or any other necessary devices to receive and hold parts/components for safe machining operation.
  8. Monitor and/or develop speed, feed, depth, or angle of cut during machining operations.
  9. Load and unload parts/components from machine using overhead hoist/crane for heavy materials.
  10. Enter program commands within machine controller or retrieve preprogrammed code.
  11. Measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications (.002 or potentially tighter tolerance) and GD&T.
  12. Monitor machine to change cutting tools/inserts as required.
  13. Monitor and maintain proper cleanliness of machine and work area daily.  
  14. Measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications (.002 or potentially tighter tolerance) and GD&T.
  15. Manually adjust machine controls to prevent out-of-tolerance machining.
  16. Ability to recommend production improvement methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to General Foreman.
  17. Assist in solving technical challenges or work problems.
  18. Monitor and maintain proper cleanliness of machine and work area daily.

Essential Job Qualifications:

  1. 5+ years of CNC machining experience setting up and running Vertical Turning Centers (VTL’s)
  2. Ability to set up VTL’s with little to no supervision.
  3. Proficient in GD&T, Blueprint reading, and G-Code
  4. Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds

Preferred Not Required:

  1. Experience with Mastercam programming and editing.
  2. Experience with Fanuc controls.
  3. Previous experience working in a “job shop” (low quantities/highly technical pieces) 
  4. Experience operating overhead cranes and hoists.

Job Type:

  1. Full time – 1st  Shift (M-F 7:00am-4:30pm)
  2. Hourly – Non-Exempt 
  3. $4,000 retention bonus paid over the first year 

Toolcraft Machining, Inc. offers employees a competitive benefit package:

  • Health | Dental | Vision Insurance 
  • Health Savings Account 
  • Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) match with discretionary Profit Sharing 
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Toolcraft Machining, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.



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