Senior Vertical Lathe Machinist – Large Part Machining (1st & 2nd Shift)

Senior Vertical Lathe Machinist – Large Part Machining (1st & 2nd Shift)

• 5+ years of experience specializing in large-scale components weighing several thousand pounds is required
• We need a job-shop veteran who thrives on technical variety and has the expertise to hold tight tolerances on massive industrial components
• Pay is highly competitive ranging up to $42.00/hr based on expert-level experience
• 1st Shift: Flexible starts (5:00 AM or 6:00 AM); choice of 8-hour days or 4.5-day weeks
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 PM – Midnight (Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!)
• Full-time, permanent W-2 position with Day-One Healthcare Benefits
• US citizens or Green Card holders only; no remote work available
• Located in the Greenville, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent Senior Vertical Lathe Machinist – Large Part Machining (1st & 2nd Shift) career opportunity is with a debt-free, family-owned, custom machining powerhouse that has not had a layoff in over 15 years. Unlike high-volume production shops, this is a high-variety environment where you will work directly with the owners on complex, “one-off” large-scale components for the defense, mining, and aerospace industries. The facility is clean, growing, and features a fleet of newer HNK and Toshiba systems. With an average employee tenure of 15 years and several veterans reaching the 30-year mark. This is a stable, professional home for a machinist who takes pride in “heavy-metal” precision and wants to be treated like a person, not a number.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate include the following:

• Perform complete setups and from-scratch programming (G-Code and GibbsCAM) for Vertical Turret Lathes to execute complex boring, drilling, facing, and milling operations
• Manage large-format machining projects, handling components weighing several thousand pounds with 100% accuracy and safety
• Analyze blueprints and technical drawings to determine sequence of operations, tolerances, and optimal tooling for custom, non-repetitive jobs
• Monitor machining processes for peak efficiency, adjusting feeds, speeds, and offsets to ensure first-article quality on every run
• Collaborate directly with ownership and engineering to troubleshoot complex setups and improve processes for critical prototype and R&D projects

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• 5+ years of independent setup and machining experience specifically on CNC VTLs or very large CNC Lathes
• Proven track record in a custom job-shop environment (candidates from small-part production backgrounds will not be a fit)
• Proficiency in G-Code programming and the ability to utilize shop trigonometry for layout and verification
• Experience with GibbsCAM and large-scale machinery (HNK, Toshiba, or similar) is highly preferred
• A stable, reliable work history showing a commitment to quality and professional growth
• Being a US citizen or Green Card holder with a residence within a 45-minute commute of the Fox Valley area