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Machinist - 1st shift

Vulcan Global Manufacturing Solutions Inc
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2025

Are you a master of machines who loves the hum of a lathe and the precision of a perfectly milled part?

At Vulcan GMS, we're looking for a CNC Machinist who thrives on turning raw materials into mechanical masterpieces! If blueprint puzzles, fine-tuning tolerances, and wielding precision tools like a pro sound like your kind of fun, you'll fit right in. From setting up complex machines to sharpening tools and troubleshooting like a champ, every day is hands-on and full-throttle. Join a team that values craftsmanship, celebrates problem-solvers, and knows that great parts start with great people—you!



  • Read and interpret blueprint specifications to determine procedures and sequences of operations.
  • Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools with limited supervision.
  • Perform complex machine setups and critical machining operations.
  • Position and secure workpieces and tools accurately.
  • Operate various hand tools and machine tools to perform finishing work and adjustments.
  • Use precision measuring devices to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Examine surfaces for defects and perform necessary corrections.
  • Sharpen cutting tools as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operating, material, and tooling issues.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
  • Complete all required documentation and paperwork accurately.
  • Follow all safety, quality, sanitation, and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications:

  • Education/Experience: 1–3 years of skilled trades training in machine tool operations, plus 1–2 years of related work experience.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read blueprints, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with team members.
  • Math Skills: Proficiency in basic arithmetic, including fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
  • Reasoning Ability: Capable of understanding and carrying out instructions delivered in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements:

  • Regularly required to stand, handle objects, tools, or controls with hands.
  • Frequently required to walk and communicate.
  • Occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulder level, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
  • Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.


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