About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
JOB SUMMARY:
The CNC Machinist II performs intermediate-level machining tasks with minimal supervision. This role involves programming, setting up and operating CNC dual-spindle lathes for low to medium volume precision machining. Interpreting complex drawings and collaborating across departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Develop and modify machining programs using CAM software (Mastercam preferred)
- Experience or familiarity operating CMX, NHX, DMU65, DMU50, and VCF CNC machines
- Design and build tooling, fixtures, and workholding solutions
- Perform machine setup including tooling offsets, work offsets, and prove-out of new programs
- Interpret complex engineering drawings, including GD&T
- Inspect in-process and finished parts using precision measuring equipment
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues to improve quality and efficiency
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve technical challenges
- Operate basic shop equipment including bandsaws, manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and shears
- Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a clean and safe condition
- Follow all company safety procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor junior machinists and support skill development within the team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3-10 years of CNC machining experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to independently program, set up, and operate CNC lathes with minimal supervision
- Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, feeds/speeds, and workholding
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience using precision inspection equipment
- Experience with dual-spindle CNC lathes
- Experience with mill-turn machining
- Familiarity with DN Solutions lathes
- Experience with BMT65 live tooling systems
- Mastercam programming experience
- Experience machining tight-tolerance, high-performance, or defense-related components
- Familiarity with FANUC-based controls
- Proficiency with Windows-based software (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Ownership of standard machinist tools
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED
- 3-10 years of CNC machining experience
Oshkosh Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside disability and life insurance. Voluntary add-ons such as accident/critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program further expand coverage breadth.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan, alongside performance bonuses. Profit sharing and legacy pension arrangements are also referenced, suggesting multiple pathways for long-term financial support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports include flexible work schedules, some remote work options, fitness stipends, and wellness programs. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support add value that complements cash compensation.
Oshkosh Corporation Insights
What We Do
Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.
Why Work With Us
We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.
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