Precision Machining & CMM Technician

Join our overnight manufacturing team and take the lead on CNC setups, robotic cell operation, and material flow — all while safeguarding quality and safety. You’ll work the 3rd Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule and receive a $2.00/hour shift differential.

• Set up and operate CNC machines; adjust offsets and change tooling to meet part specs.
• Run robots and material handling systems to keep production moving.
• Verify quality using micrometers, calipers, and gages; understand CMM reports and operate the CMM as needed.
• Interpret blueprints (metric included) and maintain conformance to tolerances.
• Diagnose production issues and participate in root-cause analysis across safety, quality, and output.
• Perform TPM checks and clean both internal and external machine surfaces.
• Transport materials with an electric pallet jack and forklift; utilize overhead cranes when required.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and 6S-compliant work area.

***This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purpose of the ADA.

• High School Diploma or GED required; machining associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of CNC machine operation preferred.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and metric measurements.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and electric pallet jacks.
• Robotics exposure; meticulous attention to detail; solid understanding of CNC methodology and tolerances.

• Lift 30 lbs on a continual basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Stand and/or walk for most of the 12-hour shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, climbing, and similar movements.

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.