CNC Machinist II

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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.

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