What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Milling - Shift Lead position at Carlson Tool & Manufacturing?
Join a Team Where Your Experience and Mentorship Will Make an Impact!
Are you ready for a role where 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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