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Machinist I
full-time•New Berlin
About this role
Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.
Who We Are
For over 100 years, Spincraft has been utilizing metal spinning and forming to solve its customers’ greatest manufacturing challenges. Leading in metal forming solutions partnered for Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and more, Spincraft’s mission has formed a division, Engineering Technologies Group (ETG), a part of the global Standex International team, with four locations worldwide.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This role requires a strong understanding of machining processes, blueprints, and quality control standards.
Shift Schedule: 7:00AM-3:30PM
Technical Job
- Install and align machine accessories, such as cutting tools, work positioners, plates, fixtures, and shields, using hand tools and measuring instruments
- Operate CNC machining centers to meet desired specifications
- Run proven machine tool programs with minimal supervision
- Manipulate machine controls, such as buttons, switches, dials, levers, and pedals to regulate and adjust cutting speed and feeds
- Measure dimensions of finished part, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators, or check fixture
- May trim, sand, and drill parts using shop equipment
- Perform daily/weekly operator maintenance on machine equipment/tools as needed
- Accurately execute Company Process Control (PC) instructions and provide feedback when revisions are needed
- Document actions by completing production and quality logs as needed
- Accomplish organization goals by actively exploring opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. (SQDC)
- Train others by openly sharing information, knowledge, and expertise with the team
- Complete job assignments as directed by Manufacturing Manager
- Attend meetings, trainings, and participate in audits as directed
Safety
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
- Comply with all company rules including company safety policy and all federal, state, local, and other safety regulations and practices
- Use personal protective equipment and devices provided for machinery, equipment, tools and processes, when defined in PCS, Company Safety Policy, Job Safety Analysis or Management direction
- Report all unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries immediately to management
Housekeeping
- Actively participate in 6S and lean activities as outlined by the Company
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following Company instructions
- Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Store and maintain tools, equipment and gauges as defined by company standards
- Keep work area clean and organized to company standards/expectations
- Daily cleaning and sweeping of work area, tools and equipment
- Empty trash and waste as needed
- Personal items removed from workstations
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Minimum 1-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with G code interpreting required
- Ability to read understand blueprint requirements and ability to interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
- Forklift experience is preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to details
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Capable of following directions
- Take responsibility for achieving production efficiency, quality of product and reports discrepant material immediately
- Demonstrate customer focus by seeking out, understanding, and responding to the needs of both internal and external customers
- Maintain a positive attitude and communicate openly and honestly with others
- Solve problems proactively and contributes to continuously improving the process/product
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
- Comfortable working in environments with noise, heat, or dust
- Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day
Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
What you'll do
- The Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining various machine tools to produce precision parts. This includes executing company process control instructions and documenting production and quality logs.
About Standex
Standex Electronics is a global leader in mission‑critical electronic components, bringing together decades of engineering expertise and customer partnerships to power innovation across industries. As the platform company of Standex Detect, Standex Edge, and Standex Grid, we provide solutions that touch nearly every sector, from smart home to aerospace, from transportation to the electrical grid.
What began as a single precision manufacturing operation has evolved into a diversified global platform with three complementary operating divisions.
Standex Detect – switching and sensing technologies for various applications
Standex Edge – magnetics solutions for power, performance, and efficiency
Standex Grid – instrument transformers and grid solutions for utilities and OEMs
Over the years, we’ve expanded our capabilities through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, building a strong portfolio of brands, products, and services while maintaining a unified commitment to quality, engineering excellence, and customer intimacy.
We design and manufacture high‑reliability components that keep industries moving forward.
Our product portfolio includes:
Switching and Sensing Technologies – reed switches, relays, and sensors
Magnetics Solutions – transformers, inductors, planar power solutions
Grid Solutions – low and medium voltage instrument transformers, bushings, and related products
Our deep vertical integration allows us to provide consistent quality, rapid prototyping, and innovative design tailored to the most demanding applications.
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