CNC Machinist Lead - HMC/VMC - 1st Shift

Join a Team Where Your Experience and Mentorship Will Make an Impact!

Are you ready for arolewhere your advanced CNC skills can be used to their full potential? Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is growing, and we're looking for a skilled 1st Shift Lead Milling Machinist who wants more than just a job - they want a role that values precision, rewards reliability, and offers the ability to lead and mentor others.


Why Carlson?
Based in Cedarburg, WI , we're a family-owned company with an over 65-year tradition of investing in our people and our technology. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement - where every team member takes pride in their work and contributes to building diverse solutions for a variety of industries.

What You'll Do:
In this role, you'll support the manufacturing of high-quality parts including precision machined components, injection mold tooling, plastic injection molded product, and more that serve industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and beyond! You'll work in a clean, climate-controlled, well-equipped facility where your skill and attention to detail make a real impact.


What You'll Get:

• Weekly pay: Starting at $40/hr and up, depending on experience
• $2,500 Signing Bonus for qualified candidates
• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Company-provided inspection equipment
• Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties

And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center ? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more - open to employees and their families.


What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Proficiency in operating CNC Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers - required
• Strong programming skills - required
• Ability to read and interpret part prints and technical drawings including GDT
• Proficient in calculating dimensions and tolerances using mathematical skills and precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers
• Leadership and mentorship mindset to drive department success

A Day in the Life:

• Set up, program, and prove out CNC Vertical and Horizontal Milling process to be passed to machine operators.
• Lead and mentor a team of CNC Milling Machinists
• Incorporate probing sequences for next part orientation and dimensional accuracy
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting for milling department.
• Drive individual growth and development to upskill operators
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized

Ready to Join a Team That Values You?
At Carlson, we believe great people build great things - and we'd love for you to be one of them. Apply today and discover what it's like to work for a company where your hard work is valued, and your contributions are celebrated.


Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.

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