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CNC Machinist - Grinding & Finishing (1st Shift) Shift: 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm) Pay: $20-$30 per hour (based on experience) Location: Waukesha, WI Looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow your skills? Valmet is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our Finishing Department on 1st shift. In this role, you'll operate grinding and finishing equipment, inspect quality components, and help produce precision parts that support customers throughout the paper industry. Whether you have experience with grinding equipment, machining, fabrication, CNC equipment, or other manufacturing operations, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to developing skilled professionals and providing opportunities for continued training and advancement. Why Join Valmet? Competitive pay: $20-$30/hour (based on experience) 1st Shift schedule Company-funded pension plan Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid holidays and time off Stable, global manufacturing company Cross-training and career development opportunities Team-oriented work environment focused on safety and quality What You'll Do: On a typical day, you will set-up, program, operate basic CNC machinery and maintain various production equipment. Performing fixturing and inspection per Valmet policies and procedures to create a product meeting customer specification. Primary Responsibilities Follow all safety policies and procedures to produce quality parts for our customers Report safety issues when they occur, or unsafe conditions- Participate in the Behavior-based safety program as required Report quality related problems to team members and team lead; and help troubleshoot issue. Run machines to include: Creep feed grinder, Vertical and Horizontal CNC machining centers Load programs. Modify program variables. Adjust speeds & feeds as necessary. Utilize height gauge, micrometer, caliper, pin gauge, thread gauge and feeler for inspection of parts Utilize fork truck for material handling Complete product inspection and required paperwork/forms of completion Perform all other duties as assigned What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications Mechanical aptitude and experience operating equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to learn new equipment and cross-train as needed Ability to lift up to 40 pounds Ability to push and pull heavy loads using carts, hoists, or lift-assist equipment Preferred Qualifications Experience operating grinding equipment (Blanchard experience is a plus) Experience in machining, fabrication, CNC operation, manufacturing, or production environments Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications Forklift experience Experience using precision measuring instruments About Valmet At Valmet, we bring together talented people from diverse backgrounds to deliver industry-leading technologies, services, and solutions to our customers worldwide. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, safety, and teamwork while providing our employees with opportunities to build rewarding long-term careers. Where everything works together. If you're ready to join a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply today. Please note: Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening. http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.
Valmet
Waukesha
CNC Machinist - Grinding & Finishing (1st Shift).
$20–30/HR