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A Screw Machine job involves operating and maintaining screw machines, which are automated lathes used to produce precision metal and plastic parts. Workers in this role set up, monitor, and troubleshoot the machines to ensure efficient production. They also inspect finished parts for quality, make tool adjustments, and perform routine maintenance. This job requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and knowledge of machining processes.

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Screw Machine Operators are responsible for setting up and operating screw machines to manufacture precision metal parts, often reviewing blueprints and using measuring tools to ensure specifications are met. They perform regular maintenance checks, monitor machine operations, and adjust settings to optimize performance and product quality. Daily tasks can also include troubleshooting equipment issues, inspecting finished parts for defects, and documenting production data. This role often involves working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with quality control and maintenance staff to keep manufacturing processes running smoothly.

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To thrive as a Screw Machine Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience in machining or manufacturing, often backed by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with screw machine lathes, micrometers, calipers, and blueprints, as well as safety standards, is typically required, and certifications like NIMS can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and a commitment to quality make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring precision, and meeting quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

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Infographic showing various Screw Machine job openings in Wisconsin as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,014 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

1st Shift CNC Set Up II (Dept. 055)-Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin

Plain, WI • On-site

MILWAUKEE VALVE
Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$27.72/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform machine set up and machine operation of various CNC machines including HMC, VMC, HTL, VTL, Swiss Screw, Multi-Axis lathes, Transfer machines, and Robots.

  • Determine work holding, select tools, and edit programs as needed to ensure proper machine operation.

  • Assist with mentoring others in machining and contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement.

Job description

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 1st Shift CNC Setup II to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 055. This position has a starting hourly wage of $27.72.
* This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The first half ($1,000) is payable after successful completion of the orientation period and the second half ($1,000) is payable after one year of employment. *
The regularly scheduled hours for this position are 7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may become a possibility or even required. When working overtime, the regularly scheduled shift is adjusted by 1-2 hours at either the beginning or end of the regularly scheduled shift. Overtime may also be requested or mandatory on Saturday as well.
All offers of employment made by Milwaukee Valve are contingent upon successfully completing our required drug screen and physical capabilities tests.
Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years.
Our heritage, our people, and our passion is to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums. For more information please visit:
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Summary: The CNC Set up II primary responsibilities will be to perform machine set up and machine operation of various CNC machines as needed. Such machines include HMC, VMC, HTL, VTL, Swiss Screw, Multi-Axis lathes, Transfer machines, Robots, etc.; they will possess the skills and abilities to carry out those responsibilities on primary assigned machines with no assistance and other machines with some assistance.
The CNC Set up II will have the ability to determine work holding, tool selection and the capability to edit programs when needed. The individual will assist with the mentoring of others in machining and also have good organizational, math, communication, and computer skills. Other duties may be assigned.
Personal hand tools and measuring instruments are required. (See list below)
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 help individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The CNC Set up II primary responsibilities will be to perform machine set up and machine operation of various CNC machines as needed. Such machines include HMC, VMC, HTL, VTL, Swiss Screw, Multi-Axis lathes, Transfer machines, Robots, etc.; they will possess the skills and abilities to carry out those responsibilities on primary assigned machines with no assistance and other machines with some assistance.
Education and/or Experience:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum 3-year related machining experience, training or equivalent
Language Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as:
    • Safety policies and rules
    • Operating and maintenance instructions
    • Procedure manuals
    • Communicate effectively with others at all levels with proper etiquette
Reasoning Ability:
  • Thoroughly carry out instructions given in any form
  • Ability to deal effectively with problems and situations
  • Assist with determining causes of operating errors and deciding the best course of action
  • Learn cost profit analysis and how to determine a profitable outcome
Attendance:
  • Is at work for scheduled hours
Soft Skills:
  • Responds to management's directions
  • Takes responsibility for own actions
  • Demonstrates a consistent performance in all aspects of their work
  • Keeps break periods to allotted times
  • Mentors and assist in training of employees
  • Proposes possible improvements
  • Adapts well to change
  • Ensures documentation of processes is complete and correct
  • Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them
  • Detects and reports defective equipment, materials and/or faulty operations to maintain a safe environment
  • Assist with identifying root causes and provides input for possible solutions
  • Accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations
  • Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills
  • Work in a team environment and deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
Machine Operation:
  • Performs tasks correctly such as:
    • Loading and unloading of parts
    • Changes inserts / tooling
    • Adjusts wear offsets
    • Measures parts
    • Run jobs within quality and efficiency expectations
    • Maintains coolant level
    • Maintains lubrication oil
    • Greases fixtures
    • Washes down inside of machine
    • Cleans work area
    • Production documentation
    • Performs tool testing and documents results
Machine Set Up: (primary assigned machines)
  • Performs tasks correctly such as:
    • Removal and installation of tools and fixtures
    • Perform tool setting and tool offsets
    • Transfer of machine programs to and from machine control
    • Follow program movements
    • Determining and establishing work offsets
    • Obtain first article
    • Ability to create general work holding (i.e., soft jaws)
    • Machine set up with no assistance
    • Involvement with selection of tooling
    • Capability to extensively edit programs
    • Indicating in of jaws, fixtures, tooling, etc...
    • Ability to generate simple programs
    • Ability to set-up and run jobs (including first time runs) within quality and efficiency expectations
Mathematical Skills:
  • Math ability such as:
    • Addition
    • Subtraction
    • Multiplication
    • Division
    • Geometry
    • Trigonometry
  • Calculations of such things as:
    • Speed (RPM / SFM)
    • Feed (IPM / IPR)
    • Chip Load
    • Angles
    • Ratios
    • Arc and Circles
    • Taper
Quality:
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
  • Identify surface finishes are met
  • Measures parts correctly and ensures specifications are met
  • Visually inspect parts to specified standards
  • Ability to interpret data from the CMM and manual measurements and make adjustments to machining processes to achieve dimensional and visual compliance
Quantity:
  • Meets productivity standards
  • Completes work in allotted time
  • Strives to increase productivity
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
Measuring Ability:
  • Proper use of measuring instruments such as:
    • Caliper
    • Micrometer
    • Machinist scale
    • Functional gages
    • Height stand
    • Indicator
    • Surface roughness gage
    • Use of measuring instruments effectively to perform complex measurements and part layout
    • Perform first part inspection and in process inspections
    • Ability to use a CMM is a plus
Blueprints:
  • Is able to read blueprint dimensioning
  • Interpret blueprint information
  • Comprehension of information
  • Application of tolerances as defined
  • Knowledge and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Computer Use:
  • Ability to use a standard PC and MS software
  • Become proficient with essential elements of current ERP System
  • Become proficient with current databases
Safety:
  • Follows safety policies and procedures
  • Wears PPE
  • Reports potentially unsafe conditions and follows proper procedures for correction
  • Uses equipment and materials properly
  • Assists in the organization and maintaining the machine shop work environment
Security:
  • Follows security policies and procedures
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
    • Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday
    • Frequently use hands and arms to reach, grasp, manipulate, handle, or feel material
    • Constant use hands and fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, handle, and manipulate parts and tools
    • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
    • Occasional bending
    • Frequent lifting up to 40 lb. unassisted
    • Occasional lifting up to 70lbs unassisted
Work Environment
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
    • Constant exposure to louder noise levels
Definitions: Constant (5-8 hrs./shift) Frequent (2-5 hrs./shift) Occasional (Up to 2 hrs./shift)
Tool List
  • Toolbox (roller cabinet)
  • Allen Wrenches (standard provided)
  • Brass Hammer (provided)
  • Square
  • Screw Drivers
  • Flashlight
  • Calculator
  • Scale
  • Wrenches
  • Pliers
  • 1" Micrometer
  • 6" Caliper
  • 12" Caliper
  • 1" Dial Indicator w/ mag base
  • Test Indicator(s)
  • Recommended
    • 1-4" Micrometer set
    • Depth Micrometer set
  • Other tools may be needed to be successful and proficient in the position.

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