CNC Machine Operator

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) has a full-time CNC Machine Operator position available. This is an in-person position that requires interdepartmental work completed in the team atmosphere and environment at our West Allis, WI facility.

• Potential to earn a ZERO DOLLAR MONTHLY PREMIUM Medical Insurance (that's no monthly medical insurance premiums out of your paycheck!)
• Companywide GAINSHARING with the potential of up to 10% bonus on annual pay!
• Opportunities for career growth with the Industry Leader in Shot Blast Equipment

BCT is a leader in blast equipment manufacturing and was founded on repairing, rebuilding and upgrading shot blast equipment. Partnering with industry-leading technology suppliers, we provide unmatched service and support for the foundry, forging, metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, agriculture, defense, rail, energy and power generation industries. Our mission is to design world-class equipment, components, and system upgrades that provide solutions to long-standing problems with blast equipment.

General Description

Under the direction of the Machining Supervisor, the CNC Machine Operator will set up and operate CNC lathe machines. They will need to be able to set up and run parts complete, to print. Machine Operator will also be responsible for verifying parts are machined per print before handing off to inspection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Set up machine operations need to complete part.

• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Perform all required maintenance for machines.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools.
• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces, or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Helps drive and support BCT's Culture and Core Values

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to be self-motivated and stay organized.
• Attention to detail and proficient computer skills.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years set up and operation of CNC Lathes and Mills required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (and foundry experience is a plus)
• Manual machining experience a plus

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "Occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more working time.

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit and use foot/feet to operate machinery. The incumbent will regularly talk and listen, climb or balance and reach above shoulders. H/she will frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and move from place to place. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The employee must be able to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds and frequently lift 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a factory environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is often loud enough to require hearing protection.

BCT is hiring!
We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our passion for manufacturing top quality shot cleaning equipment. BCT is proud to be the only shot blast cleaning manufacturer in the U.S. At BCT, our employees are our most important resource and we take great pride in making BCT a casual and enjoyable workplace. We pride ourselves in offering the following incentives:

• Employee gainsharing
• Over 2 million dollar investment in our historic West Allis location (upgrades and refurbishment)
• Dedicated to being the only shot blast cleaning manufacturer in the U.S.
• Comprehensive benefits and 401K offering
• Value a work-life balance, generous PTO plan and several paid U.S. holidays

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer/Veteran/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.