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Engineering Support Machinist/Technician

WEG Electric · Wausau, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a fixture or repair you came up with that solved a tough problem.

What they are checking: Practical creativity and strong mechanical aptitude in a job shop setting.

How do you keep your shop organized and your tools and materials stocked?

What they are checking: Ownership of the shop as a resource others depend on.

How do you handle being given an idea that you think won't work?

What they are checking: Ability to give honest feedback to engineers and suggest better options.

What would you do

How do you prioritize when the test lab and the instrumentation team both need something today?

What they are checking: Self-directed prioritization in an autonomous role without constant oversight.

A motor needs to be mounted on the test stand and no adapter exists. How would you approach it?

What they are checking: Problem solving with fixtures and alignment for testing motors and generators.

About the work

An engineer hands you a napkin sketch for a test fixture. Walk me through how you turn it into a part.

What they are checking: Ability to interpret rough ideas, ask the right questions and produce precise working parts.

Tell me about your experience generating G-code from SolidWorks models for CNC machines like a Tormach.

What they are checking: CAD to CAM skills that the role requires for running the shop's machines.

What experience do you have building electrical cabinets or control consoles?

What they are checking: Range of skills beyond machining, since the role supports instrumentation builds.

How do you use a large 3D printer, and when would you print a part instead of machining it?

What they are checking: Judgment about the right fabrication method for strength, time and cost.

How do you keep a shop safe when you are often working alone?

What they are checking: Safety habits with machines and tools in a self-run environment.

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The full job description

As published by WEG Electric.

Position Summary Marathon Electric is seeking a highly skilled and self-directed Engineering Support Machinist/Technician to lead our internal fabrication shop. This environment functions as a dynamic, internal job shop supporting our engineering test lab (motors and generators) and our instrumentation team (automated test systems). While this role supports new fabrication, the core of the position is focused on practical engineering support, including equipment repair, fixture modification, general machining (such as bracket fabrication or adding hole layouts), and occasional manufacturing rework. This autonomous role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong mechanical aptitude. The ideal candidate will balance and prioritize their workload without constant oversight, converting ideas and napkin sketches into precise, fabricated parts and working assemblies. Key Responsibilities · Support lab testing by building, adjusting, modifying, and repairing fixtures and adapters for mounting and connecting electric motors and generators. · Support the Instrumentation team with construction of custom electrical cabinets and control consoles. · Assemble program and operate Tormach CNC machines by generating G-code from 3D SolidWorks models. · Operate a large build 3D printer, utilizing slicing programs · Provide manufacturing support by machining custom or reworking production parts in small quantities · Read blueprints, make necessary corrections to prints as needed, or work directly from verbal and written instructions. · Perform thread tapping, install replacement inserts, and execute the removal of broken bolts. · Maintain shop equipment condition through daily preventative maintenance, proper adjustment, and routine yearly upkeep. · Use computer programs including Word, Excel, and Access to keep drawings and documents organized. · Order the necessary materials and supplies required for each job. · Communicate effectively with internal customers to confirm project requirements and ensure the final product meets their needs. Equipment & Tools Utilized · Tormach CNC lathe and Tormach CNC mill · Manual knee mill and manual engine lathe · Large build 3D Printer · Surface grinders, pedestal grinders, and hand grinders. · Drill press, horizontal bandsaw, and vertical bandsaw. · MIG/TIG Welder and gas cutting torch. · Sheet metal forming tools and various hand tools Qualifications & Technical Skills · Experience in the operation of CNC and manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, and general tool room equipment. · Proven working knowledge of CAD software; SolidWorks preferred. · Ability to generate G-code from 3D models and operate slicing programs for 3D printing. · Proficiency with precision measuring tools, including micrometers and dial indicators. · Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, basic electrical understanding, and general manufacturing processes. Physical & Safety Requirements · Comply with all company and federal safety rules, policies, and procedures, including wearing required PPE and responding appropriately to safety concerns. · Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. · Ability to operate an overhead crane safely. · Bend, stoop, push, pull, and stand in a busy work environment for up to an 8-hour shift. · Occasionally climb ladders and/or scaffolding frequently within a shift. · Grip, manipulate, and hold small parts with fingers. · Hear different types of sounds, decibels, and tones such as alarms, sirens, and mechanical equipment. · See without visual impairments, requiring depth perception, peripheral vision, color recognition, and 20/40 acuity or better. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide. WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil. Our business areas are divided as follows. Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example. Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD) Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services. Commercial and Appliance Motors In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others. Paints and Varnishes In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.

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