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Sora Resource Group lists this CNC Setup Machinist – 2nd Shift (4-Day Work Week / 3-Day Weekends) opportunity in town of east troy, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CNC Setup Machinist – 2nd Shift (4-Day Work Week / 3-Day Weekends)
Up to $33.00/hr + Generous 2nd Shift Premium • Big Bend, WI Area • 2nd Shift (Mon–Thu) • Direct-Hire
Pay & Incentives: Up to $33.00/hr baseline (scaling with independent setup depth) + generous 2nd shift differential, annual performance reviews, and full corporate benefits.
Work Pattern/Schedule: 4-Day Work Week on 2nd Shift (Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM). Enjoy guaranteed 3-day weekends every single week!
Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with a high-tech precision manufacturer supplying aerospace, defense, and medical markets; ultra-clean, 100% climate-controlled, air-conditioned 5S facility.
Core Functional Scope: Independent setups and operations on multi-axis CNC mills and turning centers, G&M code edits, tooling/offset adjustments, and close-tolerance part inspections.
Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 2+ years of CNC machining experience (1+ year of independent setups on mills/lathes), US work authorization, and a local commute to Big Bend, WI.
Ready to ditch dark, messy job shops for a clean, bright, air-conditioned facility working on high-precision components? Our client is a rapidly growing precision manufacturer in the Big Bend, WI area serving critical aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
Operating on a fixed 4-day, 2nd shift schedule with every Friday off, this direct-hire position offers guaranteed year-round stability, zero micromanagement, structured skills-based career advancement, and top-tier shift compensation. Surrounded by supportive leadership and modern machinery, you will take ownership of setting up complex multi-axis CNC cells while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance with 3-day weekends every week.
What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
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, establish work holding fixtures, and replace cutting tooling to maintain tight production tolerances.
Precision Part Inspection: Inspect close-tolerance components using micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, height gauges, and custom precision tooling.
Blueprint & Code Execution: Interpret complex engineering blueprints, apply G&M code adjustments, and utilize GD&T principles to ensure full part integrity.
Troubleshoot & Optimize Cell: Investigate and resolve mechanical or program-related deviations on 2nd shift to optimize cycle times and maintain smooth production flow.
Maintain Cell Standards: Keep a clean, meticulously organized, safe, and 5S-compliant machining station.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)
Machining & Setup Depth: 2+ years of professional CNC machining experience with at least 1 year of independent setups on CNC mills or lathes.
Technical Literacy: Demonstrated fluency reading blueprints, interpreting G&M codes, and applying GD&T fundamentals.
Quality Precision: 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 schedule (Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM).
Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within daily driving distance of the Big Bend, WI area.
Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)
High-Precision Background: Prior experience machining tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, military, or medical device sectors.
Multi-Axis Expertise: Setup capability on 4/5-axis milling centers or live-tooling, multi-spindle turning equipment.
Formal Credentials: Technical diploma, CNC machining certificate, or formal apprenticeship completion.
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