CNC Machine Operator

Chandler Industries, a business unit of BTX Precision, has officially acquired Aztalan Engineering - and we’re investing in the future of our Lake Mills operation. That means more opportunities, more capabilities, and more room for skilled CNC Machine Operators to thrive. Come join a strong, stable, and expanding organization!

Why Join Us?

• Work on complex, tight-tolerance, mission critical components.
• Be part of a growing division backed by a larger, well-resourced platform.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, team-oriented workforce.
• Build your career with a company investing in people, technology, and long-term success.

About Us

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision CNC machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and value-added services. With six divisions across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Mexico, we support leading customers in aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor markets—delivering world-class quality and on-time performance.

Available Shifts:

• First Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am – 3:00pm
• Second Shift: Monday - Thursday, 2:45pm - 12:45am ($2.00 per hour shift differential)

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 1 years' experience with CNC milling or turning. Must be able to operate and verify the quality of work on a wide variety of parts involving tight tolerances.

Benefits:

Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; company paid short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan with safe harbor company match; and a range of supplemental benefit options. In addition, eligible employees receive paid holidays and paid time off.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Operate CNC machines to perform one or more machine functions on a variety of materials to produce parts and components.
• Review order, control plan, router, job traveler, inspection instructions to determine sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, and numerical control sequences.
• Load and unload workpieces.
• Perform workpiece inspection checking accuracy against blueprints/specifications using basic gaging techniques for product conformity.
• Perform surface finish operations by sanding and deburring.
• Monitor workpieces and equipment throughout the machining process to detect issues.
• Ensure coolant and hydraulic oil levels are maintained and changed as required. Perform routine PM checks.
• Perform inventory material handling including retrieving, moving and storage of material, tooling, and workpieces.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment and maintains 5 “S” standards. Comply with safety rules including PPE and OSHA standards.
• Participate in Lean initiatives eliminating waste including overproduction, defects, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion, and over-processing.
• Ability to utilize ERP system for data collection, time and attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

• Requires at least 1 year of Machine Operator experience or CNC Machine Technology certificate.
• Basic math skills (i.e., addition, subtraction, decimals, etc.).
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient reading, writing, oral communication, and comprehension in English language.
• Ability to learn basic blueprint reading.
• Ability to learn basic inspection skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Punctual and good attendance.
• Cooperative attitude, shares critical information, and remains professional in difficult situations.
• Willingness to learn. Will ask for help when needed.
• Works independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to learn basic machine axis.
• Ability to operate multiple machines.
• Can perform basic set-up and adjust off-sets if required.
• Ability to machine tight tolerances.
• Ability to work with multiple machine controls.