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Reader Precision Solutions is Hiring a CNC Lathe Operator Near Elkhorn, WI

Job Summary: In this role, you will be asked to add value to each part you touch, ensuring that our clients (and their customers) receive the highest quality parts that make their final product perform flawlessly. Problem solvers in all roles at Precision Plus are crucial to our success!
Shifts Available - Monday - Friday:
2nd Shift: 2:45 - 11:15PM
3rd Shift: 10:45 - 7:15AM (Sunday - Thursday)


Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Operate two or more Miyano ABX or BNX machines that perform a series of machining operations such as turning, drilling, boring, threading & milling to specifications
  • Prepare and load specified bar stock into bar loader
  • Monitor machine operation & verify conformance of work piece to specifications using measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, CMM, OASIS, Keyence, & functional gauges)
  • Consistently check parts per inspection instructions; ensure non-conforming parts are controlled per protocols
  • Adjust part dimensions by making offsets, change inserts, properly center & touch off tools as needed
  • Review and interpret details on process router, scheduling board, part drawings, and inspection instructions.
  • Perform basic trouble-shooting of machine & bar feeder alarms
  • Adhere to AS9100 quality standards per protocol
  • Consistently clean & maintain machines & related equipment to ensure optimal conditions for success
  • Examine processes & identify opportunities for continuous improvement. We are all problem solvers at Precision Plus!
  • Maintain work area cleanliness and organization
  • Communicate daily feedback of notable items to following shift team member at end of shift

Machines you will work on in this role:
Super-precision, multi-axis CNC lathes for complex turn/mill work up to 2-1/2” diameter:

  • Miyano ABX-64TH3 (2 1/2″ capacity)
  • Miyano ABX-51SY (2″ capacity)
  • Miyano ABX-51TH3 (2″ capacity)
  • Miyano BNX-51MSY (2” capacity)

Similar Equipment to Miyano:

  • Nakamura-Tome
  • Mazak
  • DMG MORI
  • DOOSAN

Skills & Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience working with Miyano or similar equipment
  • A positive attitude with an exceptional aptitude for growing your skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and reliability
  • Effective decision making and problem-solving skills with a drive for results & a mindset for continuous improvement
  • Ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects/tasks
  • A collaborative mindset focused on teamwork
  • Detail orientated with the ability to accurately follow work instructions
  • Operational knowledge and ability to use inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, comparator, surface tester, indicators, pin & thread gauges, Oasis, Micronite & CMM, measuring systems)
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics (arithmetic & geometry) is required
  • Good computer skills with the ability to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in completing basic data entry within the ERP manufacturing system
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Knowledge of basic metalworking theory (cutting, tooling, material properties, machine tools, cutting fluids & coolants)
  • Vision corrected to 20/20
  • Your "PLUS" to complement and enhance the skills within our current team of manufacturing professional

Benefits & perks of joining the Reader Precision Team include:

Reader Precision Solutions team members enjoy a challenging and fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility named a TOP WORKPLACE THREE YEARS IN A ROW (2022, 2023, 2024) by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel & the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year 2023. Come work in an environment that is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), & climate controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive & collaborative culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, & a great benefits package.

  • Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's) with discretionary annual bonus
  • 8% of base pay shift differential (2nd & 3rd shift)
  • Benefits begin the month following 30 days of employment: health insurance with wellness program, dental, life, & disability insurance
  • FREE vision insurance!
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% company match (immediately vested!)
  • Vacation accrual starts upon hire - accrue up to 2.5 weeks in first year!
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Education assistance up to $5,250 annually (after 12 months of service)
  • Professional development opportunities – internal & external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, & more…)
  • Career advancement – ongoing training & mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills
  • Employee recognition – “Pillar Among Peers” monthly award, WOW (Work of Winners) prize wheel
  • Performance bonus – potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and group performance
  • Company paid Short-Term Disability policy
  • Company events – team lunches, summer picnic event, holiday party
  • Opportunity to participate in ProjectPlus community giveback initiatives
  • Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo
  • Wellness program – employer paid flu shots/health screenings/health coaching (earn points to reduce your weekly health insurance contribution)
  • Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life
  • Financial planning resources
  • Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program
  • Precision Plus & RPS branded apparel – birthday & anniversary annual allowance
  • Employee Referral bonus – $1,000
  • Satisfying work…leaving work at the end of the day knowing that the GREAT work you do is meaningful and appreciated by the Company, our clients, and end users who benefit from the high-quality components we manufacture for them!

With the right mix of drive, commitment to excellence, & consistent performance, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in different areas with increasing responsibilities & rewards!

Physical/Environmental Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties:

  • Ability to continuously lift 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 20 lbs, rarely lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to bend & stoop to pick up product.
  • Ability to stretch & reach.
  • Ability to stand/walk for entire shift.
  • Typically, work is performed within a manufacturing environment where the noise level is moderate

Core Competencies – Reader Precision Solutions Four Pillars:Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity & Respect

  • Innovation – we apply creative solutions to exceed expectations internally and externally. We deliver creative solutions by pursuing continuous improvement, challenging the limits of conventional thinking to drive positive change, and engaging our customers to achieve synergy.
  • Empowerment – we equip our employees to succeed. We nurture success by setting realistic goals and standards; with accountability and regular performance feedback, providing training opportunities for growth and learning and offering employees a safe and modern work environment.
  • Integrity – our reputation is everything. We preserve and enhance our reputation by operating with the highest ethical standards, focusing on customer needs, and contributing positively to our community and environment.
  • Respect– we act with honor in all our interactions. In our interactions, we accept and value individual differences, work together with a positive attitude and promote open and honest communication in a team-based environment.

Reader Precision Solutions (RPS) is the parent company to a line of brands that manufacture precision machined components for a plethora of applications and industries. RPS’s two major brands, Precision Plus, Inc., founded in 1982, and Iseli Precision, LLC, founded in 1952, are contract manufacturers who operate under a turnkey manufacturing business model that allows for comprehensive control over the entire manufacturing process - from early supplier involvement with the engineering and design teams to full-scale production and finishing processes to all shipping logistics.

This structure enables these entities to ensure the highest quality precision solutions for clients in the aerospace, firearms and defense, medical and dental, industrial, and energy industries. RPS’s business presence spans across North America and Europe.

To better understand why Reader Precision Solutions is our clients/partners’ first choice for mission-critical applications and an employer of choice, visit the Company’s website to learn more: https://readerprecision.com/

Reader Precision Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$51k-68k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/31/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/29/2024

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