CNC Mill Set up Operator - 3rd shift

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Full Time | United Gear and Assembly, Hudson, WI, US

Posted 30+ days ago | Requisition

$2,000 retention bonus

Hiring Immediately

• Benefits program active 1st of the month following your start date (health, HRA, FSA, vision and dental insurance)
• 401k program with 4% company contribution
• Company‑paid short‑term disability with elective long‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance with additional elective life insurance available
• 40 hours paid vacation after 6 months
• 10 paid holidays
• Profit sharing plan

United Gear and Assembly, Inc. is a premier manufacturer and supplier of precision gears, shafts, and related assemblies to various global OEMs in construction, agriculture, transportation, automotive, defense, and other industries. Based out of Hudson, WI, we are vertically integrated with a broad range of capabilities encompassing Engineering, Manufacturing, Full Heat Treating and Assembly. With a reputation built on satisfying quality requirements, narrow shipping windows, responsiveness to customers’ needs and a competitive position in the global market, UGA has become a world‑class supplier to the industry.

United Gear & Assembly is ISO/TS16929:2009 registered and we combine our engineering expertise, industry and application knowledge with design and process collaboration to bring our customers high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions delivered on time.

We are looking for individuals with a stable work history, mechanical aptitude, good attendance and punctuality, and an eagerness to learn a new skill and grow with our company.

• Operates and/or sets up and operates mills.
• Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining, dimensional specifications, setup, and operating requirements.
• Mounts workpiece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate, manually or using hoist; clamps workpiece in fixture or onto an arbor.
• Installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic‑tool‑change magazine in the sequence specified on process sheet.
• Depresses buttons, toggles, and starts machining operation.
• Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.
• Turns dials and switches to correct machine performance, applying practical knowledge of general machine operation.
• Inspects first‑run piece and spot‑checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications, using specified measuring instruments.
• Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run to shorten changeover time.
• May set tools before positioning them in machine, using precision gauges and instruments.
• Monitors tools during the production process.
• Verifies conformance of machined gears to specifications, using micrometers, height stand, caliper, and other quality gauges as required.
• Computes and makes offsets, such as gear dimensions and machine settings, applying knowledge of shop mathematics.
• May set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles.
• Documents measurement results as required by Quality Documents.
• Performs SPC as required.
• Completes quality and safety daily operator check sheets.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machine and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Completes “Daily Operator Checklist” at the beginning of each shift.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Computer literate with the ability to learn and work statistical and manufacturing software applications. Duties require verbal and written communication skills. Microsoft Office Professional, Word, Excel, and other manufacturing software are a plus.

Intermediate reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. Typically acquired through a high school diploma, equivalent, or a 2‑year degree program.

Communication, problem solving, analytical ability, interpersonal, and dexterity skills are important for successful job performance.

Intermediate arithmetic skills required, normally acquired through a high school diploma, equivalent, or a 2‑year degree program.

Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Shift differential: $4.00 per hour additional. Candidate would need to train on 1st shift.