CNC Setup Operator

CNC Setup Operator

Location: Johnson Creek, WI
Shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities

Pay: $28–$33 per hour, depending on experience, plus applicable shift premiums
Sign-on bonus: Eligible candidates may receive $2,000–$3,000, based on experience, skills, and qualifications

Build your skills—and help us make great products

Do you enjoy working with CNC machines, solving problems, and getting the details right? As a CNC Setup Operator, you’ll prepare machines for production, make sure jobs are running to specifications, and help keep parts moving safely and efficiently. You’ll work closely with production and engineering teammates to troubleshoot issues and improve our processes.

What you’ll do

• Set up CNC machines for production based on job instructions and specifications.
• Load materials, select and adjust tooling, and complete trial runs before production.
• Monitor machine operation and make adjustments to keep parts within specifications.
• Perform in-process inspections and respond to quality issues.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Help load or edit CNC programs and work with Manufacturing Engineers to improve programs and processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment or machining problems and communicate issues to the appropriate team members.
• Perform routine care and maintenance on CNC machines, tools, and equipment.
• Keep accurate records of production, maintenance, and process changes.
• Support equipment setup, process improvements, and automation projects as needed.

• At least 2 years of hands-on CNC machining or setup experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to set up CNC machines for production, including loading materials, selecting and adjusting tooling, setting offsets, and completing first-piece checks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and dimensional specifications.
• Working knowledge of CNC machine controls and machining operations.
• Ability to inspect machined parts using appropriate measuring tools and verify that they meet specifications.
• Ability to identify setup, tooling, or machining problems and make appropriate adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts safely and consistently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with production and engineering teammates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing or troubleshooting CNC programs at the machine.
• Experience with robotic systems, automation, or automated material handling.
• Experience supporting process improvements, new equipment setup, or root-cause investigations.

Compensation details: 28-33 Hourly Wage

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