CNC Setup Machinist

About the role

We are partnering with a growing precision manufacturer in Southeastern Wisconsin to find a CNC Setup Machinist to support their busy machining operation. The role is ideal for a hands-on setup machinist who enjoys machine setup, tooling, troubleshooting, process improvement, and helping keep production moving.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines to meet print and production requirements
• Adjust tooling, offsets, speeds, and feeds for production
• Prepare parts and load material into machines
• Read and interpret blueprints, routing sheets, and machining instructions
• Download/load programs and support production changeovers
• Perform close-tolerance machining operations
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and process issues
• Inspect finished parts to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain tooling and insert/tooling inventory
• Make machine adjustments during production as needed
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization efforts
• Train or assist operators and newer team members where needed
• Maintain organized work area and follow all quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years CNC setup experience in a manufacturing environment
• CNC lathe setup experience strongly preferred
• Livetooling experience preferred
• Experience with feeds, speeds, offsets, tooling, and setup optimization
• Experience with close-tolerance machining
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and machining documentation
• Experience using measuring instruments such as: Micrometers, Calipers, Gauges, Inspection tools
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a production environment
• Strong quality awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an active shop environment

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Employee referral bonus
• Quarterly incentive bonus program
• Weekly pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (11 annually)
• Health & Wellness: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Dependent Care Flex Plan, Critical Illness coverage, Accident coverage, Short-Term Disability (company paid), Long-Term Disability, Company-paid Life Insurance, Optional supplemental life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Access to near-site health clinic services
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match, Immediate vesting
• Additional perks: Climate-controlled facility, Tuition reimbursement / education assistance, Ongoing technical training and development, Internal advancement opportunities, Tool purchase assistance, Safety shoe reimbursement, Prescription safety glasses program, Uniform rental/laundry options, Company lunches and employee appreciation events, Apprenticeship and development programs

Culture & Environment

• Culture: Tends to do best with people who are humble, mechanically strong, team-oriented, reliable, coachable, comfortable moving quickly, strong problem solvers, quality-minded, respectful under pressure, interested in long-term opportunity vs. short-term job hopping
• Team Environment: Fast-paced, high-accountability manufacturing environment, Strong teamwork across production and engineering, Direct communication with low bureaucracy, Leadership that is visible and accessible, Strong “all hands on deck” mentality, Continuous improvement mindset, Significant investment in equipment and people, Long-tenured employees and strong retention