Description

Chandler Industries, a business unit of BTX Precision, has officially acquired Aztalan Engineering - and we’re investing in the future of our Lake Mills operation. That means more opportunities, more capabilities, and more room for skilled CNC Machine Operators to thrive. Come join a strong, stable, and expanding organization!

Why Join Us?

Work on complex, tight-tolerance, mission critical components.
Be part of a growing division backed by a larger, well-resourced platform.
Collaborate with a highly skilled, team-oriented workforce.
Build your career with a company investing in people, technology, and long-term success.

About Us

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision CNC machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and value-added services. With six divisions across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Mexico, we support leading customers in aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor markets—delivering world-class quality and on-time performance.

Available Shifts:

First Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am – 3:00pm
Second Shift: Monday - Thursday, 2:45pm - 12:45am ($2.00 per hour shift differential)

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 1 years' experience with CNC milling or turning. Must be able to operate and verify the quality of work on a wide variety of parts involving tight tolerances.

Benefits:

Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; company paid short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan with safe harbor company match; and a range of supplemental benefit options. In addition, eligible employees receive paid holidays and paid time off.

Requirements

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Operate CNC machines to perform one or more machine functions on a variety of materials to produce parts and components.
Review order, control plan, router, job traveler, inspection instructions to determine sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, and numerical control sequences.
Load and unload workpieces.
Perform workpiece inspection checking accuracy against blueprints/specifications using basic gaging techniques for product conformity.
Perform surface finish operations by sanding and deburring.
Monitor workpieces and equipment throughout the machining process to detect issues.
Ensure coolant and hydraulic oil levels are maintained and changed as required. Perform routine PM checks.
Perform inventory material handling including retrieving, moving and storage of material, tooling, and workpieces.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment and maintains 5 “S” standards. Comply with safety rules including PPE and OSHA standards.
Participate in Lean initiatives eliminating waste including overproduction, defects, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion, and over-processing.
Ability to utilize ERP system for data collection, time and attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

Requires at least 1 year of Machine Operator experience or CNC Machine Technology certificate.
Basic math skills (i.e., addition, subtraction, decimals, etc.).
Mechanical aptitude.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Proficient reading, writing, oral communication, and comprehension in English language.
Ability to learn basic blueprint reading.
Ability to learn basic inspection skills.
Willingness to learn.
Punctual and good attendance.
Cooperative attitude, shares critical information, and remains professional in difficult situations.
Willingness to learn. Will ask for help when needed.
Works independently with limited supervision.
Ability to learn basic machine axis.
Ability to operate multiple machines.
Can perform basic set-up and adjust off-sets if required.
Ability to machine tight tolerances.
Ability to work with multiple machine controls.

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