CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Coaching, Computer Programming, Fitness, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Geometry, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Lathe, Machining, Mathematics, Metrology, Mori Seiki, Performance Management, Production Machining, Trigonometry, Vertical Machining
Shape precision. Grow your craft. Build what matters.
At Trace-A-Matic in Brookfield, WI, you’ll turn complex prints into flawless parts across industries that depend on absolute accuracy. In a clean, climate-controlled shop with modern equipment, you’ll program, set up, and run multi-axis mills and lathes—while helping teammates elevate their game.
A day in the life
You arrive, review the job traveler, and dial in a setup for a complex part. You run a first-article to print, tweak the program for cycle time and finish, validate with hand metrology, and then kick off production—often managing multiple machines in a cell. Along the way, you coach an operator on repeatable inspection steps and capture notes so the next run is seamless.
What you’ll handle
- Program CNC equipment and perform on-the-fly edits for quality and throughput.
- Set up fully documented repeat work to standardize performance and consistency.
- Produce and verify first-piece parts to meet blueprint specifications.
- Read and interpret drawings at a medium-to-advanced level; complete required documentation and inspection sheets.
- Apply GD&T to hold tight tolerances and ensure conformance.
- Operate multiple machines within a production cell.
- Use shop math, including geometry and trigonometry, to solve machining challenges.
- Mentor operators on repetitive tasks and good measurement practices.
- Pitch in with other duties to keep production flowing.
Proficiencies we value
- GD&T expertise
- CNC programming
- Setup and changeover
- Precision measurement and hand metrology
- Troubleshooting CNC equipment
Equipment you may run
- CNC Mills: 3–4 axis VMC and 5+ axis VMC (Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki, Makino)
- CNC Lathes: 2–4 axis and 5+ axis (Mazak, Haas, Doosan, DMG Mori Seiki, Miyano, Okuma)
What you bring
- High school diploma; CNC technical diploma preferred
- 5+ years of machining experience
- Mechanical aptitude and solid math fundamentals
- Curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset
Schedule & location
- Full-time in Brookfield, WI
- 1st Shift: 5:00am–3:30pm, Mon–Fri
- 2nd Shift: 3:00pm–1:30am, Mon–Fri
Why Trace-A-Matic
We invest in people and share success. Our environment is safe, supportive, and designed for continuous learning—so you can build a career, not just work a job.
- Gainsharing: profits split 50/50 with employees, paid quarterly
- Relocation assistance available
- 10 paid holidays; service-based PTO
- Medical, dental, vision, and more
- On-site fitness center and medical clinic
- Weekly pay
- Company-provided uniforms + safety shoe allowance
- Performance merit increases
- Climate-controlled facility
- Free coffee
Our purpose
Deliver excellence in complex precision‑machined components while exceeding customer expectations—and help you grow personally and professionally along the way.