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Computer Numerical Control Machinist

Nelson Numeric
Waterloo, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/10/2026

Summary:  Operate Multi Axis / Multi Turret CNC Lathe machines, making tight tolerance Aerospace parts from exotic alloys in a productive and safe manner to product parts that meet Nelson Numeric and its customers’ quality requirements at the lowest cost in a timely manner while minimizing waste of materials and resources.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:


  • Setup, adjust and operate a variety of mutli axis and multi turret CNC Lathe machines within the Machining department.
  •  Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work area
  • Follow set-up procedures and recommends improvements
  • Ability to calculate and make adjustments to feeds and speeds to maintain tight tolerance parts on a variety of metals, including exotic alloys
  •  Adjusts tools and replace as needed
  • Ability to read and interpret CNC Code on twin Turret Lathes with live tooling
  • Perform daily maintenance of machines as required and keep supervisor informed of necessary maintenance beyond Machinist ability
  • Must read and understand layouts, job packets and blueprints for the parts being run, including geometric tolerancing
  • Provide accurate inventory counts at all times and keep parts in appropriate storage areas
  • Collect and input SPC data which involves the use of comparator, CMM, Trimos, gauges and related test instruments
  • Perform necessary side operations during machine cycle time as required (i.e., deburring, etc.)
  • Work as a team member to aid all shifts and support personnel to operate departmental standards including quality and productivity goals
  • Other job duties as assigned by supervisor


Position Requirements:

 Experience/Skills

  • Minimum of 2 years of CNC Machining experience in lathes
  • Ability to read and understand CNC programs and operational layouts as required
  • PC skills for Manufacturing, Measurement Skills for Manufacturing, Math for Machinists, Blueprint Reading for Machinists, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Understand tooling requirements to set-up and operate machines in the department, including pre-setting of tools
  • Demonstrated ability to perform a sequence of operations under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels set for quality and quantity
  • Understanding of safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts which might cause injury to self, others, or environment
  • Ability to work through daily operational activities
  • Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to plan effectively and execute the plans
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills
  • Must have strong PC skills and ability to work with Microsoft products

Education

  •  High school degree or equivalent
  • Completion of a 2 year degree in Machining Technology or CNC Machining trade school preferred


Shift available:

2nd shift: 4:30pm to 3am, Monday to Thursday

Weekend Shift Fri, Sat, Sun- working 6am to 6pm

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