CNC Setup Machinist – Weekend Day Shift; Fri–Sun

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $68000/Yr

Web Publication Date: 9/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location:

Big Bend, WI 53103

Job Function:

$25.00 - $33.00/hr + Weekend Shift Premium Big Bend, WI Area (Daily commute radius) Weekend Days / Fri-Sun (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) Full-Time / Direct Hire

• Schedule & Earning Bonus:
  Work 36 hours (Fri–Sun, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and get paid for a full 40 hours, giving you 4 full days off every single week.
• Compensation & Benefits:
  Base pay up to $33.00/hr based on setup experience, plus a weekend shift differential and full corporate benefits.
• Facility & Environment:
  State-of-the-art, 100% climate-controlled, ultra-clean facility operating under strict 5S standards.
• Tech Stack & Scope:
  Independent CNC setups (mills and lathes), G&M code adjustments, tool offsets, blueprint reading, and GD&T verification.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required for defense contract compliance; 2+ years CNC machining experience with 1+ years independent setups.

Want four full days off every single week without sacrificing a full 40-hour paycheck? This rare weekend schedule offers the ultimate work-life balance for a skilled CNC Machinist. Our client is a high-growth, technically sophisticated component manufacturer specializing in high-complexity, tight-tolerance production runs for aerospace, defense, and medical pipelines. Operating in a bright, fully air-conditioned shop floor completely free of old-school job shop clutter, the leadership team values technical autonomy, provides clear skills-based advancement tracks, and rejects micromanagement.

• Independent Machine Setups:
  Perform complete, independent setups and operations on automated CNC milling and turning centers to exacting engineering specifications.
• Tooling & Offset Management:
  Manage tool page offsets, adjust fixtures, and change cutting inserts to maintain tight tolerances across complex production runs.
• Precision Quality Inspection:
  Utilize micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and specialized measuring instruments to verify 100% quality compliance before parts advance.
• Process Optimization:
  Investigate, troubleshoot, and correct mechanical or program-related deviations to maintain steady weekend workflow and cycle times.
• Blueprint & GD&T Application:
  Interpret complex engineering drawings and apply rigorous GD&T benchmarks to ensure total part integrity.
• Cell Maintenance:
  Maintain a clean, organized, and safe cell following strict 5S standards across the weekend production run.

• Machining & Setup Depth: 2+ years of professional CNC machining experience, with at least 1 year executing independent setups on CNC lathes or mills.
• Technical Literacy: 2+ years of strong blueprint reading literacy, G&M code familiarity, and practical GD&T application.
• Precision Measuring Capability:
  Proven capability utilizing precision hand measuring tools and custom gauges to verify close-tolerance part features.
• Weekend Schedule Commitment:
  Full, reliable commitment to working the permanent Friday–Sunday 12-hour day schedule (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Location & Compliance: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily driving radius of Big Bend, WI.

• Tight-Tolerance Sectors:
  Prior experience machining precision components for aerospace, defense, military, or medical device applications.
• Multi-Axis Capabilities:
  Hands-on setup experience with 4/5-axis CNC mills or multi-spindle, live-tooling CNC turning centers.
• Technical
  
  Education:
  
  Technical diploma, CNC certificate, or completed machining apprenticeship.