Machinist 2 Big Sky Engineering - 5.0 Verona, WI Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation GD&T Mechanical drawings Precision measurement in machining Full Job Description Big Sky Engineering builds custom automation equipment for manufacturers who can't buy what they need off the shelf, and our machine shop makes the precision parts that go into those builds. This isn't a job shop running the same part for months. Every machine is different, so the work is too, and the parts you cut end up in real equipment that ships and runs. We're growing our machining department and looking for an experienced machinist who can both program and run our machines. You'll work directly alongside our Lead Machinist producing precision components for custom machine builds. Parts are one-offs or small batches, pulled from engineering prints and held to tight tolerances: high-mix, low-volume work, rarely the same job twice, and you'll see a job through from setup to first article. You'll learn to run and program every machine in the shop, from our conversational-controlled bed mill and knee mills to the Mazak VCEZ-26, the brand-new Haas VM-9, and the Haas SL-20 turning center, with real room to grow into more complex work and Fusion 360 CAM.

Shift:

Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Essential Job Functions:

Program and run CNC and manual machine tools using Acu-Rite and Mazatrol conversational controls, CAM, or G-code depending on the job.

Operate a range of equipment:

Clausing CNC bed mill and knee mill (Acu-Rite controls), Mazak VCEZ-26, Haas VM-9 large-format VMC, Haas SL-20, manual lathes, drill press, arbor press, bench grinder, surface grinders, tapping arms, band saws, and a Mitutoyo CMM. Cut and prep material across aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, hardened tool steels, and engineering plastics like Delrin and UHMW.

Set up jobs independently:

fixturing, tooling, offsets, and first-article inspection. Read engineering drawings and GD&T callouts. Maintain quality by inspecting your own work. Deburr and finish components.

Perform daily machine maintenance:

coolant, lubrication, chip cleanout, and keeping your machine and work area clean. Education and/or

Work Experience Requirements:

5+ years operating machine tools (manual, CNC, or both). We will consider candidates from a machine tool technology program or manufacturing/mechanical engineering background in place of the experience requirement; the right foundation matters more than years on a resume. 2+ years programming experience with CAM software, conversational control, or G-code.

Confident reading engineering drawings:

tolerances, GD&T, and multi-view prints. Able to run a job completely independently, from material prep through final inspection.

Efficiency mindset:

you think about what comes next, not just what's in front of you. Comfortable running multiple machines simultaneously without losing quality or focus. Strong attention to detail and ownership of your own work. A Plus (Not Required): CNC lathe / turning center experience (Haas or similar). Fusion 360 CAM or other CAM software. Mazak or similar VMC experience. Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude. Able to lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment manually up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer:

Yearly profit sharing. 401(k) with company matching. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off and parental leave. Clean, climate-controlled work environment. A small team where your work is visible and your contribution matters, in a fast-growing department. This is a full-time, in-person role in Verona, WI. To apply, submit your resume to .