CNC Machinist

Exodus Global is a privately held, family business with deep ties to Superior, Wisconsin. Exodus Global and its companies, ShearCore, BladeCore, Connect Work Tools, OilQuick Americas, and now RockZone Americas, have invested in state-of-the-art equipment and a world class manufacturing facility.

Our core focus is to have a positive impact on our company, the communities we operate in, and the industries we serve. We do this by focusing on our core values that include caring – caring about the customer, the company, and each other. An “on it” attitude – on it to work hard, to communicate and to always be thorough. Always does the right thing – we take integrity in our work, we do the right thing even when it’s painful, and we always keep safety at the forefront. Lastly fun – we are company that believe in having fun at work and making a positive impact on all that we serve.

We’re looking to add to our company people who value integrity, believe in teamwork, and understand that we aren’t just a business…we’re a family.

Job Description

The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machines to manufacture precision components for hydraulic attachments used in heavy equipment. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, programming CNC equipment, and ensuring parts meet exact specifications and quality standards. You will work with a variety of materials, including high-strength steels and alloys, and collaborate with engineering and fabrication teams to optimize production efficiency. Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement are essential for success in this position.

Shifts: 1st (6:00 - 2:00 p.m.),  2nd (2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) or 3rd (10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Edit programs, setup and run all CNC and Manual Mills and Lathes
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements
• Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
• Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders and shapers
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining problems
• Perform machine maintenance as needed
• Organize and keep clean work area and machine throughout shift
• Perform production work as required and assigned by Supervisor (Manual turning & milling, etc.)

• Minimum of 2-year Tech school Associate's degree/Technical Diploma
• Ability in reading and interpreting blueprints, inspecting parts with calipers, bore gages, micrometers, etc. required
• Must know G & M codes and must be skilled in shop math
• Must have experience setting up, and operating large milling centers
• Ability to perform close tolerance work
• Knowledge of 5 Axis Machining helpful, but not necessary
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Possess a proactive, positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation, accountability and responsibility