CNC Machinist
Build More Than Parts. Build Your Career.
If you’re a skilled machinist who enjoys solving problems, programming equipment, and taking a job from print to finished part, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
As a CNC Machinist at Waupaca Foundry, you’ll do more than operate a machine. You’ll use your machining experience to program, set up, and operate CNC and manual equipment, troubleshoot challenges, improve processes, and help develop others. You'll have the opportunity to put your technical skills to work while continuing to grow your machining knowledge.
Why Waupaca Foundry?
Your work matters here.
Waupaca Foundry is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings, with approximately 4,400 employees across the company. Our success is built on generations of manufacturing experience, a commitment to quality, and people who take pride in doing great work.
We’re continually looking for better ways to manufacture, improve our processes, invest in our people, and strengthen our future. Whether you're bringing years of machining experience or looking for the next step in your career, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute your ideas, and make an impact.
If you're ready to put your experience to work and keep building your future, we'd like to hear from you.
Cast Your Own Future at Waupaca Foundry.
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What You’ll Do
- Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, lathes, and manual machining equipment to produce quality machined parts.
- Plan machining processes by reviewing blueprints, engineering drawings, materials, specifications, machining parameters, and GD&T requirements.
- Establish zero and reference points, tool offsets, and compensation while calculating appropriate speeds and feeds.
- Prove out part programs and make adjustments necessary to meet dimensional and quality requirements.
- Use your troubleshooting skills to identify machining issues and develop effective solutions.
- Machine a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel, tool steel, and plastics.
- Use overhead hoists and forklifts to safely move materials.
- Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, equipment capability, and efficiency.
- Bring forward ideas around new technology and continuous improvement.
- Share your machining knowledge and help train other team members as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment through 6S practices.
- Provide occasional weekend and call-in support as needed.
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 3-10 years of CNC machining experience preferred.
- Experience with CNC machine setup and programming.
- Knowledge of work holding, collets, cutting tools, and machining processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand GD&T.
- Experience with conversational programming and an understanding of G-code and M-code.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to troubleshoot machining challenges using critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Great work deserves great rewards. Waupaca Foundry offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Free medical services at our dedicated health clinic
- Free gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities to grow your career through company-supported development and tuition reimbursement
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
Bring your machining experience, ideas, and drive to a company where you can continue developing your craft and making an impact.
Cast Your Own Future. Apply today.