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Description

Machine Operator A / CNC North

DESCRIPTION DATE: Sep 2025

MicroPrecision is a leading supplier of precision machined and turned components located in Delavan, WI. We are a growing company, devoted to a safe working environment, focused on Customer and Employee success, and driven by Continuous Improvement. 

We are growing the World's Best Company in Delavan & Cudahy. 

MicroPrecision LLC has a history of steady employment (our average employee tenure is 8.2 years), a stable team-focused workforce, offers excellent working conditions, a climate-controlled facility & state-of-the-art equipment.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under direction of the Production Supervisor, Operator A operates machines to manufacture a variety of standard parts and details to close tolerances and finish requirements. 

Full-Time (Custom Part-Time Shifts Available for Qualified Machinists)

Salary Range:

     $22-$27 Hourly DOE

Shifts Available: M-Th or Tu-Fr

     1st shift: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

     2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 1:00 am ($2.25 shift premium)

Machines you will work with:

     Tsugami

     Star

     Tornos

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive work assignments; drawings, sequence of operations and machine requirements such as feeds, speeds, dimensions and tolerances 
• Adjusts and operate machines to perform progressive machining operations
• Select and prepare correct part(s) and load into machine
• Operate machines as required through manipulating levers, hand wheels and by engaging power, adjusting flow of coolant, observing operations, checking dimensions and adjusting as necessary
• Remove burs from parts and chips from machine after operation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. Employees are and will be held accountable for all duties of the job.

• Perform close tolerance machining operations such as centering, drilling, reaming, tapping, turning, milling, deburr at back side, file and/or sand
• Operate multiple machines
• Operations may vary with approval of supervisor to compensate for variations in material and machining operations
• Dress, grind or sharpen tools as necessary
• Lubricate machines as needed with oil, grease and coolant
• Work from drawings specifications and job layouts using a variety of measuring instruments
• Make machine and tool adjustments as needed
• Obtain and return tools as required
• Learn to make offsets and change tooling 
• Maintain cutting tools in proper working order
• Checks parts per specification and ensure proper forms are completed including part tags, process sheets and timecards  
• Must be quality conscious and continuously look for quality improvements

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• 5 years' experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including equipment and perform all assignments in safe manner
• Exhibit core values of integrity and accountability
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, speak, hear and interpret documents and instructions from both verbal and written English
• Perform basic math calculations   
• Ability to work at established levels of production 
• Ability to lift and carry of up to 50 pounds safely 
• Regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, crouch and kneel 
• Vision requirements include (corrective and non) close range, distance, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus
• Comply with all company, safety and quality policies and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to moderate noises
• Temperature variances
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals and airborne particles 

Benefits & Perks of joining the MicroPrecision Family:

• Competitive, experienced-based wages
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,000 Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Weekly
• Climate-controlled facility
• PTO accrual begins upon hire - up to 3 weeks in first full year!
• 11 Holidays
• Education Assistance - up to $5,000 per year per employee
• Career Advancement - ongoing training & opportunity for internal growth
• Company lunches, annual pig roast
• Onsite no cost annual flu shots
• Tool Purchase Program
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement of up to $150 per year
• No cost Prescription Safety Glasses
• Uniform rental & laundry services available at low cost
• Summer Internships for local High School students & for employee's kids
• State Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Casual work environment
• Free coffee, fruit & ice cream
• Benefits begin first of the month following 30 days
• Medical Plan
• Near site clinic with zero-dollar health services, primary care, preventive care, walk-in visits, labs, prescriptions
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% company match & 100% vested 
• Immediately, pre-tax & after-tax options available
• Company paid Life Ins - equal to annual salary
• Life Ins optional - up to $500,000
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Dental Ins
• Vision Ins 
• Flex Spending Plan
• Dependent Care Flex
• Critical Illness Ins
• Accident Ins
• Long Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Pet Ins
• Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program - no cost & confidential
• Travel Assistance  
• Financial Planning Resources & onsite no cost Financial Advisor apt

We are Growing The World's Best Company!

Visit our website: https://micro-precision.com