Entering the machining trade in Waukesha, WI, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with theoretical learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, with extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national employment for machinists is approximately 288,789, with a steady demand for skilled professionals. The average weekly wage for machinists in the region is around $1,044, with experienced professionals often earning over $42,000 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with significant earning potential.
CNC Lathe Machinist Larke Machine is a family owned CNC shop in Waukesha and has been in business for over 50 years. Our long-term customers are large OEMs, with a majority of our parts being low volume runs. If you like variation in your work day and being challenged in your trade instead of just producing the same part day in and day out, this is the place for you! We are looking for a CNC lathe machinist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in turning. Must also have manual lathe experience. Experience with programming on Fanuc is a plus. Part sizes range from 2” through 20” diameter and up to 80 inches in length for: facing, turning, boring, and threading on products having exacting tolerance and finish requirements per blueprint specifications. This is a 1st shift position and we offer a flexible start time based on what works best for our team member’s personal schedule. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Read detailed blueprints, job orders, tooling instructions, or other specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, type of holding fixtures, and cutting tools to be used. • Ensure proper documentation of all jobs run. • Mount chucks, fixtures or other work holding devices. • Adjust speeds, feeds, tooling, offsets or operating sequences as appropriate. • Use micrometers, vernier, thread gages, bore gages and various other precision measuring equipment to set up, adjust and inspect parts. • Troubleshoot machine or quality problems. • Maintain lathe and perform preventive maintenance as needed. • Complete documentation and paperwork as requested. Experience: CNC lathe: 5 years (Required) Job Type: Full-time; 40 hours per week Pay: $25-$30 per hour based on experience Benefits: 401(k); Health insurance; Paid time off Schedule: Day shift - 1st shift ;Monday to Friday; flexible start time Supplemental Pay: Overtime and Bonus opportunities Ability to Commute: Waukesha, WI 53186 (Required) In person position Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • Day shift • Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities • Overtime pay Experience: • CNC lathe: 5 years (Required) • Manual Lathe: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Under the direction of the Machine Shop Supervisor, the Machinist is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating machine tools to perform precision machining operations. The machinist works from drawings, schematics, and blueprints to ensure parts are produced to exact tolerances and finish requirements. This role may involve working with both manual and CNC machines. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be expanded as necessary: • Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools to perform precision machining tasks. • Work from technical documents such as drawings, schematics, and blueprints to machine parts using tools like turning machines, boring and drilling machines, grinders, and lathes. • Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers. • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines. • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. • Mastercam programming knowledge is beneficial. • Job Shop experience is a plus. • Other responsibilities as assigned. Education & Experience: • High School Diploma required; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • Minimum 3 years of machining experience, including both manual and CNC machining Physical Demands: • Standing (approximately 80%), sitting (approximately 10%), kneeling or crouching (approximately 10%). • Occasionally lifting parts, manuals, drawings, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Pay: $23.74 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Description Under the direction of Fabrication Supervisor, operate manual and automated equipment to perform assigned tasks such as precision machining of production and prototype parts, assembly of machined parts and taking accurate measurements Location: Hartland, WI with the potential to assist at our North Prairie location. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Knowledge of how to setup and operate manual drill presses, grinders, band saws, lathes, and milling machines. Knowledge of how to setup, program, and operate CNC or mechanically controlled mills and lathes. Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective manufacturing plans based on specifications including the ability to reverse engineer an existing part. Knowledge of cutting speeds, feeds, and correct cutting tool selection based on material being machined. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, sketches, and technical orders. Conduct routine and preventative maintenance and repairs to machinery they use. Inspect and measure machined parts for dimensional accuracy using micrometers, calipers, depth gages, and other forms of measurement. Regularly perform assembly of machined components. Understanding of health and safety regulations to reduce the risk of workplace accidents. Requirements 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role requires a very detail orientated individual with a high level of accuracy to the work being completed. Education and/or Experience Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma and three to five years related experience to become familiar with equipment and processes. Completed courses in Tool and Die or machinist fixture making experience is preferred. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Morning shift • Overtime Experience: • Machining: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Waukesha, WI 53188 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Waukesha, WI 53188: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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