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Multi-Spindle Machine Operator – Lathe
All, Manufacturing
Menomonee Falls, WI
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Mon-Thurs 6am-4pm (multiple schedules available)
Overview
A long-established, stable precision manufacturer in the Menomonee Falls area is experiencing significant growth and expanding its machining operations. The company is looking for an experienced Multi-Spindle Machine Operator to set up, adjust, and run multi-spindle lathes and automatic screw machines that produce precision components from metal bar stock. This role is well suited to someone who understands how these machines work and can diagnose issues when something goes wrong.
What you'll do
- Set up and operate multi-spindle automatic machining equipment
- Read blueprints and work to specified dimensions, tolerances, and tooling specifications
- Install and adjust collets, bushings, stock pushers, cams, gears, stops, and cutting tools
- Establish and adjust speeds, feeds, tooling positions, and machine timing
- Inspect first pieces and production parts using micrometers, calipers, height stands, comparators, and other inspection equipment
- Troubleshoot machine, tooling, programming, and material issues
- Change and maintain tooling and perform preventive maintenance
- Produce quality precision metal components in a busy production environment
Required qualifications
- Hands-on experience setting up, adjusting, and operating multi-spindle lathes / automatic screw machines
- Ability to read blueprints and work to dimensions, tolerances, and tooling specifications
- Experience with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height stands, and comparators
- Experience with multi-spindle lathes, automatic screw machines, Acme-Gridley, New Britain, Euro-Turn/ZMC, or similar bar-stock machining equipment may be particularly relevant
- Background in screw machines, multi-spindles, CNC, or related machining equipment
Why this role
This employer offers multiple schedules, overtime opportunities for those who want additional hours, continued skill development, and room to take on greater technical responsibility as the company grows.
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