CNC Operator

Posted:
6/12/2025, 1:57:10 AM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Job Title: CNC Operator  

Department: CNC 

Reports to: Production Supervisor  

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Location:  Northlake, WI 

Travel: None 

 
Job Summary: The CNC Operator will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide cutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programsFacilitates and operates CNC machines by programming, setup, operating the CNC machine, inspecting tools for visible flaws and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for the setup and offsets as required. 

  • Ability to accurately read blueprints. 

  • Inspect tools for defects using quality control tools. 

  • Responsible for accurate programming and machine operation.  

  • Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.  

  • Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Manager. 

  • Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality. 

  • Other duties assigned. 

 
Education and Experience: 

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 

  • Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but not required. 

  • A well rounded knowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred but not required 

  • Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. 

  • Previous CNC Operator experience is preferred but not required 

  • Programming experience is preferred but not required 

 
Required Skills/Abilities:  

  • Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.  

  • Strong attention to detail. 

  • Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.  

Physical Requirements:  

  • Lightwork that includes bending into the machine, light lifting up to 20 pounds and some repetitive motions. 

  • Prolonged periods of standing at a machine. 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.