CNC Machinist – HMC​/VMC – 1st Shift

Join a Company Where You’re More Than Just a Number — Become Part of the Carlson Team!

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled 1st Shift Milling Machinist who wants more than just a job — they want a role that values precision, rewards performance, and offers career growth.

Based in Cedarburg, WI, we’re a family-owned company with an over 65-year tradition of investing in our people and our technology. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement — where every team member takes pride in their workand contributes to building diverse solutions for a variety of industries.

In this role, you’ll support the manufacturing of high-quality parts including precision
machined components, injection mold tooling, plastic injection molded product, and more that serve industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and beyond! You’ll work in a clean, climate-controlled, well-equipped facility where your skill and attention to detail make a real impact.

• Weeklypay:Starting at$26- $35/hr
  depending on experience
• Relocation Assistance
  for qualified candidates
• Full Health Care Coverage
  including Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)with employer contributions
• Life andAD&D Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Self-Directed 401(k)with 3% Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• Company-provided PPE
  including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Company-provided inspection equipment
• Family-Owned Environment
  with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties

And did we mention perks like our on-site
Carlson Recreational Center
? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more — open to employees and their families.

• Proficiency in operating CNC Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers
  — required
• Strong programming skills
  — required
• Ability to read and interpret part prints and technical drawings
• Proficient in calculating dimensions and tolerances using mathematical skills and precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers
• Capable of machining precision parts from start to finish

• Set up, program, and operate CNC Vertical and Horizontal Milling Centers
• Inspect and validate your own work using precision measuring equipment
• Complete short-run jobs with frequent changeovers and tool adjustments
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized

At Carlson, we believe great people build great things — and we’d love for you to be one of them. Apply today and discover what it’s like to work for a company where your hard work is valued, and your contributions are celebrated.

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.