Setup Machinist, 1st Shift

Description

Micro Precision is a leading supplier of precision machined and turned components located in Delavan, WI. We are a growing company devoted to a safe working environment and focused on continuous improvement.

Sep 2025

Under direction from the Production Supervisor, the Setup Machinist writes, sets up, and adjusts machines to meet print requirements, operates machines to manufacture a variety of standard parts, performs secondary operations, and checks parts to close tolerances and finish requirements.

$28-$35 Hourly DOE

1st shift: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

• HAAS Vertical Mills
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• Receive work assignments; drawings, sequence of operations and machine requirements such as feeds, speeds, dimensions and tolerances
• Grind tools and set up machines for operations
• Set speeds, feeds, tooling arrangements and operational sequences
• Select and prepare correct part(s) and load into machine
• Operate machine(s) as required, manipulating levers, hand wheels, engaging power, adjusting coolant flow, observing operations, checking dimensions and adjusting as necessary

This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary.

• Receive work order, set up machines and adjust as necessary
• Download or load programs to machine through the system
• May write programs
• May operate multiple machines
• Perform close tolerance machining operations such as centering, drilling, reaming, tapping, turning, milling, deburring, filing and sanding
• Operations may vary with approval of supervisor to accommodate variations in material and machining operations
• Dress, grind or sharpen tools as necessary
• Lubricate machines as needed with oil, grease and coolant
• Work from drawings, specifications and job layouts using a variety of measuring instruments
• Make machine and tool adjustments as needed
• Obtain and return tools as required
• Maintain cutting tools in proper working order
• Check parts per specification and ensure proper forms are completed, including part tags, process sheets and timecards
• Maintain and improve insert and tooling management
• Help and train other staff as needed
• Be quality conscious and continuously look for quality improvements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 3 to 5 years of machine setup operator experience in a manufacturing environment or as approved by manager
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including equipment, and perform all assignments safely
• Mastercam experience a plus
• G Code & M Code programming, writing and comprehension skills a plus
• Exhibit core values of integrity and responsibility
• Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and hear, interpret documents and instructions in written, oral, blueprint, diagram and schedule form in English
• Perform basic math calculations
• Work at established levels of production
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely
• Regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, crouch and kneel
• Vision requirements include close range, distance, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus
• Comply with all company, safety and quality policies and procedures

• Exposure to moderate noises
• Temperature variances
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals and airborne particles

• Competitive, experience‑based wages
• $2,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• $2,000 Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Weekly
• Climate‑controlled facility
• PTO accrual begins upon hire – up to 3 weeks in first full year
• 11 Holidays
• Education Assistance – up to $5,000 per year per employee
• Career Advancement – ongoing training & opportunity for internal growth
• Company lunches, annual pig roast
• Onsite no‑cost annual flu shots
• Tool Purchase Program
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement up to $150 per year
• No‑cost Prescription Safety Glasses
• Uniform…