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Standex International

Machinist III

Standex International, New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States, 53151

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Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting‑edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next‑generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

Who We Are For over 100 years, Spincraft has been utilizing metal spinning and forming to solve its customers’ greatest manufacturing challenges. Leading in metal forming solutions partnered for Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and more, Spincraft’s mission has formed a division, Engineering Technologies Group (ETG), a part of the global Standex International team, with four locations worldwide.

What You’ll Do Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This role requires a strong understanding of machining processes, blueprints, and quality control standards.

Shift Schedule 1st Shift 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Technical Job

Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and specifications to determine machine setup, type of material or part, quantity, and finish dimensions

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the program language to identify possible errors and edit as required to improve finish requirements

Create and modify programs directed by Engineering or Management for program development purposes

Assemble and operate CNC machines, including 5‑axis, to meet desired specifications

Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes

Install and align machine accessories, such as cutting tools, work positioners, plates, fixtures, and shields, using hand tools and measuring instruments, or coordinating information into computer control panel

Manipulate machine controls, such as buttons, switches, dials, levers, and pedals, to regulate and adjust cutting speed and feeds

Make necessary offsets to maintain print/sketch tolerances and demonstrate a thorough understanding of tool pressure and wear

Measure dimensions of finished part, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators, or check fixture

Cut parts by controlling movement of part secured in fixture, on work positioner, or entering commands to retrieve and start preprogrammed cutting instructions

Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs

Trim, sand, and drill parts, and deburr parts when required

Perform daily/weekly operator maintenance on machine equipment/tools (oil, clean, and inspection)

Accurately execute PCS (Process Control Sheets) and provide feedback when revisions are needed

Assist Engineering with the implementation, creation, and maintenance of PCS

Document actions by completing production and quality logs as needed

Accomplish organization goals by actively exploring opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. (SQDC)

Train others by openly sharing information, knowledge, and expertise with the team

Complete job assignments as directed by Manufacturing Manager

Attend meetings, trainings, and participate in audits as directed

Safety

Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

Comply with all company rules including company safety policy and all federal, state, local, and other safety regulations and practices

Use personal protective equipment and devices provided for machinery, equipment, tools and processes, when defined in PCS, Company Safety Policy, Job Safety Analysis or Management direction

Report all unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries immediately to management

Housekeeping

Actively participate in 6S and lean activities as outlined by the Company

Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following Company instructions

Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

Store and maintain tools, equipment and gauges as defined by company standards

Keep work area clean and organized to company standards/expectations

Daily cleaning and sweeping of work area, tools and equipment

Empty trash and waste as needed

Personal items removed from workstations

What You’ll Bring

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Minimum 5 years proven experience in operating/setting up CNC Machine Tool

Experience in programming with G code required

CNC Machine Tool schooling or relative experience preferred

Proficient at reading and understanding blueprint requirements, and ability to interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)

Forklift experience is preferred

Reliable transportation

Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills

Ability to effectively manage time, multi‑task, and pay close attention to details

Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Capable of following directions

Take responsibility for achieving production efficiency, quality of product and reports discrepant material immediately

Demonstrate customer focus by seeking out, understanding, and responding to the needs of both internal and external customers

Maintain a positive attitude and communicate openly and honestly with others

Solve problems proactively and contribute to continuously improving the process/product

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods

Comfortable working in environments with noise, heat, or dust

Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing

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