Full-Time

5-Axis CNC Operator

GWS Tool Group

GWS Tool Group

201-500 employees

Designs and manufactures custom cutting tools

No salary listed

Menomonee Falls, WI, USA

In Person

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Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • A well-rounded knowledge of cutting tools
  • Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
  • Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining (ideal but not required)
  • Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required (should be in Desirable)
  • Previous 5-Axis CNC Setup / Operator experience is preferred (Desirable)
  • Programming experience is preferred but not required (Desirable)
  • Prolonged periods of standing at a machine
  • Light work that includes bending into the machine, light lifting up to 20 pounds and some repetitive motions
  • Other physical requirements associated with standing and bending at a CNC machine
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the setup and offsets as required
  • Ability to accurately read blueprints
  • Inspect tools for defects using quality control tools
  • Responsible for accurate programming and machine operation
  • Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools
  • Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Manager
  • Pull material for upcoming jobs
  • Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality
  • Other duties assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining (ideal but not required)
  • Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required
  • Previous 5-Axis CNC Setup / Operator experience is preferred
  • Programming experience is preferred but not required

GWS Tool Group designs and manufactures custom cutting tools for industries such as automotive, medical, and aerospace. Its products include both standard and tailor-made tools, built in 12 North American facilities to meet high-precision needs. How it works: customers select or request customized tools, which are produced in-house and supported by regrinding services that extend tool life. This combination helps clients improve production efficiency and precision, with ongoing optimization to fit evolving manufacturing demands. How it stands out: GWS Tool Group maintains a large catalog (250,000 custom tools and 30,000 standard tools) and emphasizes customer-specific solutions, broad industrial reach, and a focus on sustainability through tool regrinding. Its goal is to deliver reliable, high-performance tooling and service that reduce downtime and lower overall production costs for diverse manufacturers.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tavares, Florida

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GWS launched HTDR-CF in 2026, expanding aerospace composite-holemaking sales.
  • Wickman UK's 2025 Europe partnership extends distribution beyond North America.
  • L Squared's 2024 recapitalization and Sandvik backing fund more acquisitions and capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Sandvik owns GWS; Walter can absorb priorities, pricing, and capital allocation.
  • Acquisition-driven growth since 2022 risks integration drag across Balax, Peterson, and CGI.
  • Any aerospace slowdown would hit GWS's core custom tooling demand quickly.

What makes GWS Tool Group unique

  • Sandvik kept GWS autonomous in 2024, preserving custom-tool speed and branding.
  • GWS combines 250,000 custom tools with 30,000 standard products across North America.
  • Its HTDR-CF drill reamer targets CFRP aerospace holes with off-the-shelf availability.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
GWS Tool Group
Feb 17th, 2026
GWS Tool Group releases new HTDR-CF Drill Reamer.

GWS Tool Group releases new HTDR-CF Drill Reamer. GWS Tool Group is excited to announce that its high-performance HTDR-CF Drill Reamer is now available in standard sizes. After years of success as an exclusive, custom-only product, GWS Tool Group is bringing the precision of a custom-engineered drill reamer to an accessible, off-the-shelf tool. There is no longer a need to wait for a custom tool when a proven solution is ready to ship today. Designed specifically for non-metallic materials, the HTDR-CF delivers the precision you demand, exactly when you need it. Key Performance Benefits: * Cut Smoother: A variable flute design cancels out chatter-causing vibrations to provide a superior finish. * Last Longer: Engineered for maximum endurance and tool life, the protected cutting edge ensures lasting performance. * Cleaner Holes: Sharp reamer edges guarantee precise hole diameters while eliminating material delamination. Ideal Applications: * Aerospace Structural Assembly * Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) * Composite Stack Materials * High-Precision Hand Drilling Standard Tool Specifications: * Diameters: 1/8", #30, #11, 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8" * Lengths: 4" and 6" overall length (OAL) with a 2" length of cut (LOC) * Shank & Flutes: Straight shank with a 4-flute design * Coating: Bright finish (Custom performance coatings remain available upon request) Don't let material defects compromise your quality. Its Application Specialists are ready to show you how this proven reamer can deliver clean, precise holes with true off-the-shelf convenience. Find the Application Specialist for your region HERE or contact GWS Tool Group at 877-497-8665, [email protected] to claim your test tool now. Find your. Perfect tool. Tool filter. Search from over 30,000 standard products for a tool that meets your needs. Custom quote. Can't find what you're looking for? No problem. GWS Tool Group'll make it for you.

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