Cnc Lathe Operator - Hiring All Shifts! Shift Differential Pay!

Precision Plus team members enjoy a challenging & fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility named a TOP WORKPLACE TWO YEARS IN A ROW (2022, 2023) by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel & the WI Manufacturer of the Year for Investment in the Next Generation. Come work in an environment that is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), & climate controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive & collaborative culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, & a great benefits package.
Job Summary: In this role, you will be asked to add value to each part you touch, ensuring that our clients (and their customers) receive the highest quality parts that make their final product perform flawlessly. Problem solvers in all roles at Precision Plus are crucial to our success!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate two or more Miyano ABX or BNX machines that perform a series of machining operations such as turning, drilling, boring, threading & milling to specifications
• Prepare and load specified bar stock into bar loader
• Monitor machine operation & verify conformance of work piece to specifications using measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, CMM, OASIS, Keyence, & functional gauges)
• Consistently check parts per inspection instructions; ensure non-conforming parts are controlled per protocols
• Adjust part dimensions by making offsets, change inserts, properly center & touch off tools as needed
• Review and interpret details on process router, scheduling board, part drawings, and inspection instructions.
• Perform basic trouble-shooting of machine & bar feeder alarms
• Adhere to AS9100 quality standards per protocol
• Consistently clean & maintain machines & related equipment to ensure optimal conditions for success
• Examine processes & identify opportunities for continuous improvement. We are all problem solvers at Precision Plus!
• Maintain work area cleanliness and organization
• Communicate daily feedback of notable items to following shift team member at end of shift

Machines you will work on in this role:
Super-precision, multi-axis CNC lathes for complex turn/mill work up to 2-1/2” diameter:

• Miyano ABX-64TH3 (2 1/2″ capacity)
• Miyano ABX-51SY (2″ capacity)
• Miyano ABX-51TH3 (2″ capacity)
• Miyano BNX-51MSY (2” capacity)

Similar Equipment to Miyano:

• Nakamura-Tome
• Mazak
• DMG MORI
• DOOSAN

Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience working with Miyano or similar equipment
• A positive attitude with an exceptional aptitude for growing your skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills with a drive for results & a mindset for continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects/tasks
• A collaborative mindset focused on teamwork
• Detail orientated with the ability to accurately follow work instructions
• Operational knowledge and ability to use inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, comparator, surface tester, indicators, pin & thread gauges, Oasis, Micronite & CMM, measuring systems)
• Knowledge of basic mathematics (arithmetic & geometry) is required
• Good computer skills with the ability to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in completing basic data entry within the ERP manufacturing system
• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of basic metalworking theory (cutting, tooling, material properties, machine tools, cutting fluids & coolants)
• Vision corrected to 20/20
• Your "PLUS" to complement and enhance the skills within our current team of manufacturing professional

Benefits & perks of joining our team include:

• Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's) with discretionary annual bonus
• 8% of base pay Shift differential (2nd & 3rd shift)
• Benefits begin the month following 60 days of employment: health insurance with wellness program, dental, life, & disability insurance
• FREE vision insurance!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% company match (immediately vested!)
• Vacation accrual starts upon hire - accrue up to 2.5 weeks in first year!
• 11 paid holidays
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually (after 12 months of service)
• Professional development opportunities – internal & external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, & more…)
• Career advancement – ongoing training & mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills (Precision Plus University)
• Employee recognition – “Pillar Among Peers” monthly award, WOW (Work of Winners) prize wheel
• Performance bonus – quarterly teamwork bonus plus potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and group performance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability policy
• Company events – team lunches, summer picnic event, holiday party
• Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo
• Wellness program – employer paid flu shots/health screenings/health coaching (earn points to reduce your weekly health insurance contribution)
• Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life
• Financial planning resources
• Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program
• Precision Plus branded attire – birthday & tenure recognition program
• Employee Referral bonus – $1,000
• Satisfying work…leaving work at the end of the day knowing that the GREAT work you do is meaningful and appreciated by the Company, our clients, and end users who benefit from the high-quality components we manufacture for them!

With the right mix of drive, commitment to excellence, & consistent performance, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in different areas with increasing responsibilities & rewards!

Physical/Environmental Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties:

• Ability to continuously lift 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 20 lbs, rarely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend & stoop to pick up product.
• Ability to stretch & reach.
• Ability to stand/walk for entire shift.
• Typically, work is performed within a manufacturing environment where the noise level is moderate

Core Competencies – Precision Plus Four Pillars: Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity & Respect
1. Respect for the Individual & Ideas – Appreciation for all employees & customers, as well as their ideas & concepts.
2. Ethical & Honest Behavior – Act honestly in the best interest of the Company & its customers; display integrity in all dealings with coworkers & customers.
3. Customer Focus – Quality & excellent customer service is everyone’s responsibility.
4. Professionalism & Teamwork – Establish positive, professional & collaborative relationships.
5. Prompt Responses – Communicate effectively within the organization & with customers to foster a results-oriented culture.
6. Safety & Quality – Apply best practices in safety & production to cultivate a safe work environment that produces the highest quality product.

Precision Plus is a world-class company located in Elkhorn, WI whose clients/partners include many market-leading companies in the Aerospace, Medical, Dental, Defense, and Motion-Control industries. Consistent on-time delivery of superior precision machined products at a competitive price has been the key to our client retention.

Our team of passionate manufacturing professionals takes great pride in knowing their efforts make a difference for medical and dental patients, military men and women, first responders, and those who fly. Precision Plus is looking for individuals who demonstrate passion, a positive attitude, and the aptitude to learn, excel and grow.

To better understand why Precision Plus is our clients/partners’ first choice for mission-critical applications and a workplace of choice, visit the Company’s website to learn more https://www.preplus.com/careers

Precision Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

1st Shift: 6:45 - 3:15pm
2nd Shift: 2:45 - 11:15pm
3rd Shift: 10:45 - 7:15am