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Machining Engineer/CNC Programmer

ATI · Cudahy, WI

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Metals
Posted
22 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at ATI (metals) in Cudahy, WI. You will create design concepts, verify concepts through process simulations, build models, make drawings, specifications, and instructions.

Tools it names
CNC, Machining, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $93k–$121k.

Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 55 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 54 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $93k–$121k, from 18 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 53%
  • Lean 38%
  • ✓ Machining 35%
  • ✓ New product launch 33%
  • Automation 31%
  • Team leadership 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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This plant: ATI in Cudahy

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Essential Functions

  • ◆Learn and apply design and manufacturing principles to support and complete project tasks related to machining of products. For example, estimating machining hours, new product introduction projects, customer-initiated changes, and resolution of process-holds required to release jobs and keep the parts flowing throughout the manufacturing cycle.
  • ◆Utilize CAD systems to make design concepts, sketches, layouts, models, assemblies and NC programs.
  • ◆Test and validate design concepts by performing calculations and process simulations.
  • ◆Collect and analyze process data and evaluate simulation results to make engineering assessments.
  • ◆Investigate problems concerning manufactured items or processes, attend tryouts, and recommend improvements in methods and tooling for quality and cost improvements.
  • ◆Create documentation and technical reports to effectively communicate recommended and/or implemented solutions.
  • ◆Develop an understanding of forging processes, heat treat processes, machining processes, equipment functions, and equipment capabilities.
  • ◆Build relationships to support an environment of mutual trust, respect, and high ethical standards.
  • ◆Travel to other business units to support manufacturing processes.

Basic

Requirements

  • ✓B.S. in an Engineering related field or equivalent years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Experience in CAD and/or FEM is a plus.
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Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

We are currently hiring a Machining Engineer/CNC Programmer at our Cudahy, WI location. As a machining engineer, you will create design concepts, verify concepts through process simulations, build models, make drawings, specifications, and instructions. Our engineers play a vital role in ensuring that our parts are designed to the standards of ATI and our customers.

This role will report to our Sr. Engineer. Working as an Engineer at ATI provides ample opportunity to grow in your strengths as an Engineering professional as well as career growth opportunities with ATI. A successful engineer has excellent analytical skills and is able to effectively communicate with various members of their team and other departments in the plant.

Essential Skills

  • •Oral and written communication skills.
  • •Interpersonal skills.
  • •Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • •Analytical skills

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

  • •It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

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