CNC Operator

Job Description

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CNC Operator - Levels 1-4

Location: Waukesha, WI
Pay Range: $23.60-$36.40 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:00 PM OR 2nd Shift (2p - 12a, M-TH)
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Are you passionate about technology, hands-on machining, and learning new skills? Join a growing manufacturing team as a CNC Operator where you'll operate, set up, adjust, program, and troubleshoot CNC machines in a fast-paced production environment.

In this role, you'll help ensure machines operate efficiently, produce high-quality parts, and maintain production capacity while minimizing downtime. You'll also collaborate with Engineering, support continuous improvement, and cross-train team members on CNC operations.

The company emphasizes three core values: customer excellence, a culture of fairness, and community involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, work instructions, and business ethics requirements.
• Set up and operate CNC vertical machining centers and other equipment, including fixture changes and three-part runoffs.
• Machine components to print and ensure finished products meet customer specifications.
• Change inserts, replace tooling, and load feed mechanisms as needed.
• Troubleshoot CNC equipment and make program modifications to maintain production efficiency and quality.
• Monitor machine performance, tooling, and programming to minimize downtime and maintain consistent output.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measuring instruments to inspect parts and verify dimensional accuracy.
• Complete required check sheets, inspection records, and production documentation.
• Maintain tooling inventories and ensure tools are available for production.
• Collaborate with Engineering on CNC programming and process improvements.
• Cross-train team members on CNC machine setup and operation.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of CNC setup machining experience, or successful performance at a Level 3 CNC Operator level.
• Experience replacing tooling and performing tool pickups.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, height gauges, and micrometers.
• CNC equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to modify CNC programs.
• Completion of applicable Level 4 training and qualification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of CNC setup machining experience, including both short and long production runs.
• Experience operating Mori Seiki, G&L, Haas, or Okuma machines.
• Lean Manufacturing training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to sit, stand, squat, bend, and reach overhead with one or both arms.
• Ability to repetitively lift and place parts weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally push or pull up to 75 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with elevated noise levels.
• Occasional exposure to varying environmental conditions.
• Safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear benefits are provided.

Compensation and Benefits

The company offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance.
• Additional life insurance options for employees, spouses, and children.
• Critical illness insurance and prescription drug benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• 96 hours (12 days) of paid time off to start.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility to participate in a quarterly company bonus plan.
• Tuition assistance and apprenticeship programs.
• Wellness programs.
• Team-building events, on-site cookouts, and company celebrations.
• Birthday and work anniversary recognition.
• Holiday parties and additional employee activities.

About the Company

The company combines extensive manufacturing experience with innovative technologies to develop high-quality components and solutions across multiple industries. Its team focuses on understanding material performance, improving manufacturing processes, and delivering reliable products that meet customer needs.

If you have strong CNC setup skills, enjoy troubleshooting, and want to grow your machining career, this is an opportunity to put your experience to work.

Saige Partners, one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers, Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture. Contact us to learn more about the opportunity below or check out other opportunities at


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