CNC Setup Machinist - 2nd Shift (4-Day Work Week / 3-Day Weekends)

Weekend CNC Setup Machinist – 3-Day Work Week (Fri–Sun / 4 Days Off)

Up to $33.00/hr + Weekend Premium (Work 36, Paid 40) • Big Bend, WI Area • Weekend Shift (Fri–Sun) • Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Base pay up to $33.00/hr based on setup depth + weekend shift premium, full 40-hour pay for 36 hours worked, annual performance reviews, and a complete corporate benefits package.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Fixed Weekend Day Schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM). Work 36 hours, get paid for 40, and enjoy 4 full days off every single week!
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with a high-tech precision manufacturer supplying aerospace, defense, and medical markets; 100% air-conditioned, ultra-clean, well-lit, and modern 5S precision shop.
• Core Functional Scope: Independent setups and operations on CNC mills and turning centers, G&M code adjustments, tooling wear monitoring, offset management, and close-tolerance part inspections.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 2+ years of CNC machining experience (1+ year performing independent setups on mills/lathes), US work authorization, and a local commute to Big Bend, WI.

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 while enjoying an unmatched schedule that gives you back four days of personal time every single week.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• 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.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 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.