Toolcraft Machining, Inc.

Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift

Germantown, WI • Posted Yesterday
Onsite Full Time Defense and Space Manufacturing

Toolcraft Precision Machining, LLC. is seeking skilled Lathe Machinists to join our 2nd Shift team, at our facility in Germantown, WI.


Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Ability to set up and operate any of the following machines:

Mori Seiki NLX 4000, NLX 6000

Mori Seiki SL600 Series

Mori Seiki SL-250 Series

  • 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.
  • Determine tooling requirements, setup procedures and control settings.
  • Set up CNC machine with setup blocks, fixtures, clamps, or any other necessary devices to receive and hold parts/components for safe machining operation.
  • Monitor and/or develop speed, feed, depth, or angle of cut during machining operations.
  • Loads and unloads parts/components from machine using overhead hoist/crane for heavy materials.
  • Enter program commands within machine controller or retrieve preprogrammed code.
  • Monitor machine to change cutting tools/inserts as required.
  • Measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications (.002 or potentially tighter tolerance) and GD&T.
  • Manually adjust machine controls to prevent out-of-tolerance machining.
  • Monitor and maintain proper cleanliness of machine and work area daily.


Essential Job Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience setting up and running Lathes
  • 5+ years of experience in CNC machining
  • Proficient in GD&T, Blueprint reading, and G-Code
  • Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds


Preferred Not Required:

  • Experience with Mastercam programming and editing.
  • Experience with Powermill programming and editing.
  • Previous experience working in a “job shop” (low quantities/highly technical pieces)
  • Experience operating overhead cranes and hoists.


Job Type:

  • Full time – 2nd Shift
  • Hourly – Non-Exempt
  • Shift Premium
  • $4,000 retention bonus paid over the first year


Toolcraft Precision Machining, LLC. 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 Precision Machining, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.


Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift in Germantown at Toolcraft Machining, Inc.

Typical pay
$57,200–$67,600

For context, most machinists earn between $57,200–$67,600 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted yesterday.

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