CNC Setup Machinist

Overview

We’re partnering confidentially with a growing precision manufacturer in southeastern Wisconsin to identify a CNC Setup Machinist to support a busy machining operation focused on close‑tolerance precision components.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on setup machinist who enjoys machine setup, tooling, troubleshooting, process improvement, and helping keep production moving in a fast‑paced environment. The position offers strong exposure to CNC lathes, live tooling, and precision machining work across complex components.

The company continues to invest heavily in equipment, training, and long‑term growth and is looking for people who want to build a career in a highly respected machining environment.

Full-Time
Custom part‑time schedules may be considered for qualified machinists.

1st

Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
2nd

Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Shift premium available for 2nd shift

Typical schedules may include:

• Monday–Thursday
• Tuesday–Friday

Overtime opportunities available depending on production volume.

• Miyano
• Miyano BX
• Mori Seiki
• Doosan
• GT
• Lynx
• Puma
• Barfeed systems

Strong lathe/live tooling experience is highly valued.

• 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

Looking for candidates with:

• 3–5+ years CNC setup experience in a manufacturing environment
• CNC lathe setup experience strongly preferred
• Live tooling experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and machining documentation
• Experience with feeds, speeds, offsets, tooling, and setup optimization
• Experience with close‑tolerance machining
• Ability to use 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 active shop environment

This organization offers a very strong total rewards package for machining talent:

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience
• Sign‑on bonus available
• Employee referral bonus
• Quarterly incentive bonus program
• Weekly pay

• PTO begins accruing upon hire
• Paid holidays (11 annually)

• 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

• 401(k) with company match
• Immediate vesting

• 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
• Casual work environment
• Free coffee, fruit, and snacks
• Apprenticeship and development programs

This team cares deeply about attitude, craftsmanship, accountability, and fit.

They tend to do best with people who are:

• Humble
• Hands‑on
• 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

• 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

• Strong setup‑focused role with hands‑on machining responsibility
• Work with complex precision‑machined parts
• Stable, growing manufacturer with long‑term opportunity
• Strong benefits package
• Climate‑controlled environment
• Investment in training and advancement
• Leadership team values skill, effort, and attitude
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on production