Journeyworker Machinist - 1st Shift

Watts

Menomonee Falls, WI, US
Competitive compensation based on skills; not spec...
Onsite
State-indentured apprenticeship program completion
5+ years experience with lathes and mills
Expert-level cnc and manual machine setups
This role requires demonstrated mastery of the machining trade through completion of a State-Indentured Apprenticeship Program or equivalent recognized credential

Job Summary

  • This role requires demonstrated mastery of the machining trade through completion of a State-Indentured Apprenticeship Program or equivalent recognized credential.
  • The Journeyman Machinist is expected to operate with full independence, provide technical leadership, train and evaluate apprentices, and serve as a subject matter expert for all complex machining processes within the department.
  • Watts offers competitive compensation, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and continued professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

This role requires demonstrated mastery of the machining trade through completion of a State-Indentured Apprenticeship Program or equivalent recognized credential.

Salary

Competitive compensation based on skills; Not specified; Comprehensive medical, dental, retirement, PTO, and educational reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • State-Indentured Apprenticeship Program completion
  • 5+ years experience with lathes and mills
  • Expert-level CNC and manual machine setups
  • Advanced GD&T interpretation skills
  • Complex diagnostics and spindle analysis
  • First-article qualification processes
  • Precision measuring tool usage

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement initiative leadership
  • Ergonomics and safety enhancement focus
  • Cross-departmental collaboration skills
  • Flexible adaptation to changing priorities
  • Positive work environment creation

Key Requirements

  • Completion of State Apprenticeship Program
  • Attainment of Journeyman Machinist status
  • 5+ years of machining experience
  • Successful background checks and pre-employment testing
  • Establishment of employment eligibility

Work Rights

Must successfully establish employment eligibility

Tailored Resume

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