CNC Operator 2nd or 3rd Shift
Cross Plains, WI - USA
Job Summary
For over 50 years Plastic Ingenuity has been designing and manufacturing innovative packaging solutions for customers across North America. Our success is built on five core values: Friendly & Genuine Resourceful Collaborative Customer-Focused and Dependable.
If you enjoy working with your hands solving mechanical problems building things or figuring out how equipment works this could be the perfect opportunity to start a rewarding career in machining and tooling. Whether youre a recent graduate have a mechanical background or simply want to grow your technical skills well provide the training and support to help you succeed.
Why Join Plastic Ingenuity
Build a Career Not Just a Job
- Learn directly from experienced Tool & Die and Machining professionals
- Gain hands-on experience with precision machining mold building and CNC equipment
- Clear opportunities for advancement as your skills grow
- Work on highly customized projects from start to finish
Enjoy a Great Work Environment
- 4-day work week
- Clean modern climate-controlled shop
- Stable growing company with long-term career opportunities
- Low-volume high-variety work-no repetitive production machining
- Supportive team that values learning and development
What Youll Do
As an Entry-Level Tooling Machinist youll work alongside experienced machinists and toolmakers while developing valuable technical skills.
Youll have the opportunity to:
- Learn how to sharpen and maintain tooling components using precision grinding equipment
- Assist with machining operations including drilling milling turning and CNC machining
- Help build repair and maintain molds and tooling used in manufacturing
- Learn CNC machine setup and make basic program adjustments
- Read and interpret prints measurements and specifications
- Maintain quality standards and follow safe work practices
- Keep tools equipment and work areas organized and ready for use
- Collaborate with tooling engineering and production teams to solve problems and improve processes
What Were Looking For
Were less concerned about years of experience and more interested in people who are mechanically inclined and eager to learn.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy working with tools machinery or mechanical equipment
- Like building fixing troubleshooting or creating things
- Have a strong attention to detail
- Take pride in quality workmanship
- Are dependable and willing to learn from experienced teammates
- Work well in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical coursework certification or degree in Machining Manufacturing Tool & Die Machine Tool Technology or a related field
- Previous experience in a machine shop manufacturing environment internship or technical program
- Familiarity with basic machining tools and measuring equipment
Dont meet every qualification We still encourage mechanically minded candidates who are eager to learn to apply.
Plastic Ingenuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us.
About Company
Discover our thermoformed custom packaging solutions. We provide packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries.