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Set Up Operator/ Machinist

Ascent Professional Services
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Our client located in Waukesha, WI are adding direct hired Set Up operators/ Brake operators and Machinists to their growing production team. We have opportunities on 1st 6am-2pm, 2nd 2PM-10PM Mon-Fri and 3rd 10PM-6AM Sun-Thu available. Both 2nd and 3rd shift offer a 3/hour shift premium on your regular hourly wage. If you can read blueprints, complete programming, set up etc. we want to speak to you.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Open Table Set Up 

• Ability to set up blocks 

• Ability to use indicators and edge finders 

• Ability to make calculated adjustments when needed 

• Work with probes and universal & right-angled heads 

• Utilize Heidenhain controls 

• Work with 5-Axis machines 

• Determine stock removal rates 

 

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a CNC Open Table Set-Up Machinist required

• Experience with Fanuc & Heidenhain Controls preferred

• Job shop/Low Volume/Large Weldments experience required 

• Experience with tool making 

• Ability to understand G54 work coordinators with numerous offsets 

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

 

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane and forklift

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. when required

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

• Specific vision abilities required in this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

 

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package after 30 days of employment that includes: Medical, Company Paid Dental, Company Paid Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program and more.

 

 




 

 

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