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. What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

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. What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

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 workholding 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. Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

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.