CNC Gear Hob Set Up Machinist/Technical Lead

Join our dynamic team at Northern Gear in Muskego, WI, as a Full-Time CNC Gear Setup Machinist! This exciting opportunity allows you to work onsite, engaging directly with state-of-the-art machinery in a customer-focused environment. You'll be at the forefront of precision manufacturing, contributing to high-performance projects that directly impact our clients.

Experience a vibrant workplace that values energy and collaboration, where your skills are recognized and encouraged to grow. Compensation ranges from $25 to $30 per hour, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Paid Time Off. Take your career to the next level and become an integral part of a company that thrives on innovation and excellence!

What would you do as a CNC Gear Setup Machinist

Northern Gear is seeking a skilled CNC Gear Setup Machinist to join our team in Muskego, Wisconsin 53150. Offering competitive pay of $25-$30 per hour depending on experience, this full-time position operates Monday through Friday. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and troubleshooting CNC Gear Hobbing machines, Shapers, Gear Grinders, and Broaches, ensuring precision machining of splines and gear teeth on metal blanks according to stringent specifications.

A strong knowledge of gear hobbing procedures, including program proofing and edits, quality standards, and measurement techniques, is crucial. You will also operate machinery as needed, contributing to the high-performance culture at Northern Gear. Relocation assistance is available in certain circumstances, allowing you to make this exciting career move with support.

Does this sound like you?

To thrive as a CNC Gear Setup Machinist at Northern Gear, candidates must possess a combination of technical and physical skills. A solid understanding of CNC machining processes is essential, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints effectively. Proficiency in using software and tools for quality, production, and engineering data input is crucial, alongside strong verbal and written communication skills for seamless teamwork. The role demands physical stamina to perform essential functions, including walking, standing, and lifting up to 40 pounds, as well as bending, kneeling, and twisting for extended periods on cement surfaces. Adaptability is key, as you will operate in a fast-paced production environment where attention to detail and efficiency are paramount.

If you bring a strong work ethic and the necessary skills, you will excel in our energetic and customer-focused culture.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Requires physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position. Ability to walk
• stand
• lift
• carry up to 50 pounds
• push
• kneel
• bend
• stoop
• reach over and under waist level
• twist for extended periods of time on cement.
• Demonstrate the verbal and written communications necessary to complete forms
• input data into computer quality
• production and engineering programs
• and exchange information with other team members.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Operate in a fast-paced production atmosphere.

Your next step

Applying for this position is a walk in the park if you feel it's a good fit for you. Best of luck!