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Hours Full-time
Location Wausau, Wisconsin

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Description:

CNC Lathe Machinist – (1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift, Full-Time)

$24.44 – $27.44/hour + $1.50/hr Shift Premium for 2nd & 3rd shift

Schedule: 

1st shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

2nd shift: Monday – Thursday, 2:00pm–12:00am

3rd shift: Monday - Thursday, 8:00pm - 6:00am 


POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Team Lead or Plant Management Team, the experienced CNC Lathe Machinist is responsible for setting up and running the equipment per the appropriate work instructions. Also, the CNC Lathe Machinist is responsible for measuring and obtaining the inspection of the “first” piece produced.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct inspection of parts during “run” per the work instruction and maintain part specification.

2. Responsible for maintaining tooling/inserts.

3. Conduct daily/weekly maintenance inspections of equipment and record.

4. Follow established material handling procedures.

5. May operate other equipment/machines as directed by supervision.

6. Must maintain flexibility as job or machining priorities change day to day.

7. Follow all safety rules while performing job functions.


Candidates may be required to complete a machinist skills assessment, which may include blueprint reading, precision measurement, gauge usage, and basic machining calculations. 


MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Help keep the area clean and neat (practice housekeeping).

2. Assist with the development of more efficient manufacturing methods and procedures.

3. Check machine coolant/concentration levels and service as needed.

4. May be directed to perform other tasks due to a decrease in the work load, machine being down for maintenance or a critical need exists in another area.

5. Must be open-minded to various product designs.

6. Must be able to stay on the “task” due to the manual environment.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

2. Two-year Associates Degree in Machine Tool techniques with one year of on-the-job CNC Machinist experience required

3. With no applicable degree, minimum of three years of on-the-job CNC Machinist experience required


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

1. Must be able to read and understand blue prints

2. Set up and operate precision measurement equipment

3. Must be able to work independently

 

What You’ll Love About Working Here

We offer a full, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Company-paid Short-term disability (STD)
  • Company-paid Long-term disability  (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401k
  • Benefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date 





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Posting ID: 1265562576 Posted: 2026-06-04 Job Title: Cnc Lathe Machinist