Lead CNC Machinist

Senior CNC Setup Machinist
- Multi-Axis Mills & Lathes

$27.00 - $40.00/hr + Overtime & 5-Year Loyalty Bonus Greater Green Bay, WI Area 1st Shift (Early-Out Fridays) Full-Time / Direct Hire

• Compensation & Earnings:
  Baseline pay from $27.00 up to $40.00/hr scaling directly with setup and G-code depth, plus premium overtime eligibility, a 5-Year Deferred Loyalty Bonus, and full benefits.
• Early-Out Friday
  
  Schedule:
  
  1st
  
  Shift: Monday
  - Thursday (6:00 AM - 3:30 PM) & Fridays (6:00 AM - 10:00 AM) for a built-in early jumpstart on every weekend!
• State-of-the-Art Facility: 100% climate-controlled, pristine manufacturing plant featuring a modern machine fleet (average equipment age under 3.5 years) and lights-out automation cells.
• Company Culture & Autonomy:
  Direct-hire position with a rapidly expanding, high-precision aerospace and defense manufacturer that respects setup specialists as true technical professionals offering zero micromanagement and direct DFM collaboration.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required for ITAR defense contract compliance; 3+ years of independent CNC machine setup, tool path optimization, and controller-level G-code editing.

If you thrive on technical variety, shop floor autonomy, and advanced technology rather than running mindless, high-volume production, this direct-hire seat is built for you. Our client is a rapidly expanding, high-precision aerospace and defense manufacturer operating a clean, modern facility in the Greater Green Bay, WI area. In this senior setup role, you will own complex machine setups from start to finish, troubleshoot challenging part geometries, edit G-code at the controller, and collaborate directly with engineering on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.

The organization celebrates high craftsmanship offering an early 10:00 AM exit every Friday, direct investment through a unique 5-Year Deferred Loyalty Bonus, and modern equipment fleets.

• Lead Complex Setups:
  Perform complex, independent machine setups, fixture alignments, and zero-point adjustments on CNC HMC/VMC mills and multi-axis turning centers.
• G-Code Optimization:
  Edit G-code and macro variables directly at the controller, optimizing tool paths and machine cycles for intricate aerospace and defense components.
• Precision First-Article Inspection:
  Conduct rigorous first-article inspections using micrometers, digital calipers, bore gauges, height stands, and optical comparators to verify tight-tolerance features.
• Optimize Cell Throughput:
  Maximize workflow efficiency across active machine stations to eliminate bottlenecking and reduce cycle times.
• Floor Mentorship & Leadership:
  Mentor and train junior operators, troubleshooting floor setups and helping upskill production team members.
• Engineering
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with engineering on tool path optimizations, lean manufacturing initiatives, and DFM reviews for new product introductions.

• Setup & G-Code Depth: 3+ years of independent CNC setup experience on HMC/VMC mills or multi-axis lathes, including direct experience editing G-code at the controller.
• Precision Manufacturing Background:
  Proven track record in close-tolerance machining environments (Aerospace, Defense, or Medical Device preferred).
• Equipment & Controls Depth:
  Hands-on experience with high-spec CNC machinery and industrial controls (e.g., Mori Seiki, Doosan, Fanuc).
• Advanced Tooling Literacy:
  Strong understanding of feeds and speeds, insert selection, tool wear analysis, and rigid work holding principles.
• ITAR Compliance & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder required due to ITAR defense regulations; residing within a daily commuting radius of Greater Green Bay, WI.

• High-Axis Machining:
  Setup experience on 5-axis milling machines or multi-spindle, live-tooling turning centers.
• CAD/CAM Literacy:
  Exposure to Mastercam, GibbsCAM, or Esprit for verifying or adjusting tool paths.
• Formal Machining Credentials:
  Technical diploma, CNC machining certificate, or formal apprenticeship completion.