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Machinist - 2nd Shift

INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT CO
Mukwonago, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Team Leader and General Manager. The machinist will begin to set-up with proper instruction and learn basic 3-axis programs; draw a part in CAD. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Read refractometer to maintain proper concentration and coolant levels.
  • In addition to setting tools and making offsets in tool page (Level-2), load a program and establish work holding positions and make minor program edits.
  • Edit individual tool feed rates to establish SFM (Surface Feet per Minute) and related chip loads.
  • Read, interpret, and understand blueprint specifications to methods of manufacturing (MOM) per routing.
  • Identify when to replace dull tooling before catastrophic failure.
  • Complete any and all paperwork as required; Job Traveler, VISTA, etc.
  • Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures.
  • Comply with all quality and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • Ability to set-up and adjust work holding devises.
  • General understanding machine types and their applications.
  • Ability to understand and comprehend industrial math.
  • Strong knowledge of technical GD&T drawing and reading skills.
  • Ability to understand quality standards and gauging.
  • Basic understanding of hard gauging checks on granite table.

 

Education and/or Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED; some post-secondary education in the trades preferred.
  • At least 2 years of related work experience; 4 years preferred.

 

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds intermittently.
  • Ability to stand 100% of workday and occasionally bend or twist.

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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