Wenger Mfg LLC is a leader in the industry dedicated to delivering high-quality parts to our customers. We are currently looking for a talented CNC Machinist to join our production team in Galena, KS. This position operates on 2nd shift, working 10-hour days Monday through Thursday.

The estimated hourly range for this role is $25.00 - $28.00. This position is eligible for a 10% shift differential. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.

The Role:

CNC Machinist II functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Machinist II must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Machinist II must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other employees in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient in the setup, editing, and operation of CNC lathes and mills with Fanuc or Okuma OSP controls
• Proven skill set to set up and operate 3 axis machine centers. With the capacity to learn up to 7 axis
• Versed in Rotary or Indexing capability as the application applies to the Verticals and Horizontal Machine Center
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner using proper feed and speed
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
• Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting
• Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance
• Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality: check parts to ensure specifications are met according to print.
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions and production inventories.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to loud noises, machinery with moving parts
• Standing on a concrete floor
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50lbs occasionally

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years verifiable machining experience
• Fork Truck experience
• Able to grind cutting tools, read and interpret blueprints and work order instructions
• Understand three and four axis machining
• Understand the picking up of a center line of a horizontal table
• Working knowledge of computers
• Able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches
• Demonstrate knowledge of G-Code
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of Apprenticeship program or Technical school preferred
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
• 4 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• Knowledge of inventory control principles