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1st Shift CNC Machinist

CDM Tool & Mfg.
Hartford, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026

Do you want to work for a small business, where you’ll be essential to the success of the organization and given opportunities that fully utilize your talent?


Join CDM Tool! We’re a group of down-to-earth individuals who work as a team and seek input from our team members on business decisions. We look forward to spending our day at CDM – we are each given new, unique, and challenging opportunities every day that make a lasting impact on the success of our customer, the company, and the local community.


**Please note: CDM is located in Hartford, WI.**


What will your day look like?

As a 1st Shift CNC Machinist, you will:

  • Machine for tool builds and contract machining projects per our customer’s expectations and CDM’s quality standards. You’ll be routinely operating vertical machining centers as well as vertical and horizontal milling machines.
  • During your operations you will oversee the CNC programming process in coordination with programmers and other machinists. You will report any irregularities in a timely manner to ensure quality is maintained.
  • Actively participate in meetings, and utilize your expertise to propose and implement improvements to design, quality, and manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate with other Machinists to maximize efficiencies on the machines.
  • Collaborate with Toolmakers to ensure critical items are seamlessly addressed.
  • Support and actively engage in 6S activities.


Skill Keywords: WorkNC, CAD, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measuring Devices: Micrometers, Calipers, Depth Gauges, Machine Tight Tolerances, Injection Mold Maker, Journeyman Toolmaker, Customer Service Skills, Die Cast, Math Skills: Trigonometry


What does it take to be successful?

  • You are safety-focused, team-focused, dependable, resourceful, and efficient.
  • You lead by example.
  • You are curious, take initiative, can work independently, and can make decisions in a fast-paced, small-business environment.
  • You are quality-conscious and have strong attention-to-detail.
  • You have at least three (3) years of experience as a CNC Machinist in the mold/tool making industry.
  • You have at least one (1) year of CAM programming experience (preferably with WorkNC).
  • You have a solid understanding of how the components of a plastic injection mold come together or you have some toolmaking experience.


Why CDM?

In addition to joining a great team, CDM will provide you with all the essentials: competitive compensation; very affordable medical insurance; dental and short-term disability insurance at no premium cost to you; vision insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Note: This is a safety-sensitive position.

Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Salary : $35 - $45

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