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Precision CNC Setup Machinist - 3-Day Weekend Shift Up to $33.00/hr + Weekend Shift Premium

• Big Bend, WI Area
• Weekend Shift (Fri-Sun)
• Full-Time /

Direct Hire Compensation & Earnings:

Base pay up to $33.00/hr based on setup depth, plus a weekend shift premium, full 40-hour pay for 36 hours worked, and a complete corporate benefits package.

Exceptional Schedule Balance:

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM). Work 36 hours, get paid for 40, and enjoy 4 full days off every single week!

State-of-the-Art Facility:

100% air-conditioned, ultra-clean, well-lit, and modern 5S precision manufacturing environment.

Company Culture & Stability:

Direct-hire seat with a growing, high-tech precision manufacturer supplying aerospace, defense, and medical markets—offering year-round work stability and zero micromanagement.

Strict Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); 2+ years of CNC machining experience with at least 1 year performing independent setups on mills or lathes. Maximize your work-life balance with a 3-day work week while earning full-time pay! Our client is a premier, climate-controlled precision manufacturing facility in the Big Bend, WI area serving critical aerospace, defense, and medical sectors. Operating on a fixed weekend day schedule (Friday-Sunday, 12-hour shifts), this position gives you 4 consecutive days off every week while maintaining full pay and benefits. Working in a bright, modern, air-conditioned environment with supportive leadership, you will take ownership of setting up complex CNC milling and turning cells. Core Responsibilities (Daily Execution)

Perform Independent Setups:

Execute complete, independent setups and operation on CNC mills and turning centers for complex precision components.

Tooling & Offsets Management:

Monitor tool wear, adjust tool page offsets, establish work holding, and maintain tight dimensional tolerances.

Precision Quality Inspection:

Perform first-piece and in-process quality inspections using precision measuring hand tools, custom gauges, and inspection gear.

Troubleshoot & Optimize Cell:

Investigate and resolve setup deviations or mechanical issues to maintain consistent weekend production workflow.

Blueprint & Technical Execution:

Interpret complex engineering blueprints, apply G&M code adjustments, and strictly follow GD&T requirements.

Maintain Cell Standards:

Keep a clean, organized, safe, and 5S-compliant machining station. Key Qualifications (Requirements)

Machining & Setup Depth:

2+ years of CNC machining experience with at least 1 year of independent setups on CNC mills or lathes.

Technical Fundamentals:

Strong technical literacy in reading engineering blueprints, interpreting G&M codes, and applying GD&T concepts.

Weekend Schedule Commitment:

Dedicated lifestyle alignment and reliability for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) schedule.

Employment Stability:

Solid work history demonstrating long-term tenure, attendance, and personal accountability.

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 close-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, or medical device applications.

Multi-Axis Setup Depth:

Setup experience on multi-axis milling centers or live-tooling turning centers.

Formal Credentials:

Technical diploma, CNC machining certificate, or formal apprenticeship completion.