CNC Setup Machinist – 2nd Shift

CNC Setup Machinist – 2nd Shift

Up to $33.00/Hour + Generous Shift Premium • Big Bend, WI Area • Direct-Hire

• PAY & BENEFITS: Up to $33.00/Hour Base (commensurate with experience) + 2nd Shift Differential + Full Healthcare/401(k) Benefits Package.
• WORK SCHEDULE: 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday (3:00 PM – 1:30 AM) — Work 4 Days, Enjoy a Guaranteed 3-Day Weekend Every Week!
• EXPERIENCE: 2+ years CNC machining with 1+ years independent setup experience (Mills/Lathes); blueprint reading, G&M codes, and GD&T.
• FACILITY: Ultra-clean, 100% climate-controlled, state-of-the-art precision shop under 5S standards.
• COMPANY & ENVIRONMENT: Rapidly growing precision manufacturer in Big Bend, WI supplying aerospace, defense, and medical markets; guaranteed stability, zero micromanagement, and structured career advancement.
• REQUIREMENTS / COMPLIANCE: US Citizen or Green Card holder; daily commute proximity to Big Bend, WI.

Ready to ditch dark, messy job shops for a clean, bright, air-conditioned facility working on high-precision components? We are seeking a skilled CNC Setup Machinist to join a rapidly growing precision manufacturer in the Big Bend, WI area supplying high-tech aerospace, defense, and medical markets.

This direct-hire position offers guaranteed year-round stability, zero micromanagement, structured skills-based career advancement, and top-tier shift compensation. Operating on a fixed 4-day, 2nd shift schedule with every Friday off, you will work in a meticulously organized, fully air-conditioned environment surrounded by supportive leadership and modern equipment.

Core Responsibilities (Daily Execution)

• Perform Independent Setups: Execute complete, independent machine setups and operations on multi-axis CNC mills and turning centers.
• Tooling & Offsets Management: Adjust tool page offsets, set up work fixtures, and replace cutting tools to maintain tight production tolerances.
• Precision Part Inspection: Inspect close-tolerance components using micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and custom precision gauging.
• Technical Blueprint Execution: Read complex engineering blueprints and apply G&M codes alongside GD&T principles to ensure full part integrity.
• Troubleshoot & Optimize: Investigate and resolve mechanical or program-related deviations on 2nd shift to optimize cycle times and maintain smooth cell workflow.
• Maintain Cell Standards: Keep a clean, meticulously organized, safe, and 5S-compliant machining station.

Key Qualifications (Requirements)

• 2+ Years CNC Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional CNC machining experience with at least 1 year performing independent setups on CNC mills or lathes.
• Solid Technical Literacy: Demonstrated fluency reading blueprints, interpreting G&M codes, and applying GD&T fundamentals.
• Quality Focus: Proficient with precision hand measurement tools, custom gauges, and inspection equipment to verify close-tolerance part features.
• 2nd Shift Commitment: Lifestyle alignment and absolute readiness for a permanent 2nd shift block (Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM).
• Dependable Work History: Stable, dependable employment record showing reliability, strong attendance, and personal accountability.
• Location & Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within daily driving distance of Big Bend, WI.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• High-Precision Sector Background: Prior experience machining tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, military, or medical device applications.
• Multi-Axis Setup Depth: Setup experience on 4/5-axis milling centers or live-tooling multi-spindle turning equipment.
• Machining Credentials: Technical diploma, CNC machining certificate, or formal apprenticeship completion.