Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? 

Did you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T callouts, and manufacturing instructions to perform accurate machining operations.
• Perform complete setup, operation, adjustment, and basic programming adjustments of CNC and manual machines for production runs.
• Consistently meet or exceed daily/shift production goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform initial dimensional inspections and in-process quality verifications to verify product conformity throughout the manufacturing process utilizing precision metrology instrumentation. Proficiency in calculating target dimensions and compensation offsets through trigonometric functions is required.
• Quickly identify machining issues, tooling wear, or equipment failures, and take immediate corrective action to minimize downtime.
• Accurately document production metrics, including output volumes, material scrap rates, equipment downtime, and additional critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) manufacturing systems.
• Actively collaborate with production leads, engineers, and maintenance personnel to resolve bottlenecks and optimize production flow.
• Monitor tooling life, recommend tool changes, and adjust feeds/speeds using High Efficiency Milling (HEM) calculation formulas to maintain production efficiency that aligns with our global strategy.
• Participate in shift handoffs and team huddles to ensure smooth communication across shifts.
• Support 5S, lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts aimed at increasing throughput and reducing costs.
• Crosstrain and assist in multiple work centers or machines as needed to meet production demands.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

*This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Technical Trade School or machining apprenticeship certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on machining experience in a high-volume production environment (medical, aerospace, automotive, or industrial sectors preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of CNC controls (Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain) and manual machining operations.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, SPC (Statistical Process Control), and in-process inspection methods.
• Familiarity with production scheduling systems (ERP/MRP) and electronic data entry a plus.
• Ability to interpret complex work instructions and adjust processes to meet shifting production priorities.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and meeting daily/shift production goals.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and multiple shifts as production needs dictate.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lift 50 lb, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, twisting, sitting, and typing.

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.

Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application.