CNC Machinist II

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

JOB SUMMARY:
The CNC Machinist II performs intermediate-level machining tasks with minimal supervision. This role involves programming, setting up and operating CNC dual-spindle lathes for low to medium volume precision machining. Interpreting complex drawings and collaborating across departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and modify machining programs using CAM software (Mastercam preferred)
• Experience or familiarity operating CMX, NHX, DMU65, DMU50, and VCF CNC machines
• Design and build tooling, fixtures, and workholding solutions
• Perform machine setup including tooling offsets, work offsets, and prove-out of new programs
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Inspect in-process and finished parts using precision measuring equipment
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues to improve quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve technical challenges
• Operate basic shop equipment including bandsaws, manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and shears
• Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Follow all company safety procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor junior machinists and support skill development within the team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED required.

3-10 years of CNC machining experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to independently program, set up, and operate CNC lathes with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, feeds/speeds, and workholding
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience using precision inspection equipment
• Experience with dual-spindle CNC lathes
• Experience with mill-turn machining
• Familiarity with DN Solutions lathes
• Experience with BMT65 live tooling systems
• Mastercam programming experience
• Experience machining tight-tolerance, high-performance, or defense-related components
• Familiarity with FANUC-based controls
• Proficiency with Windows-based software (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ownership of standard machinist tools

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