What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer / Set-Up / Machinist position at Hadkins Manufacturing Solutions, LLC?
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hadkins Manufacturing Solutions is a small precision machining shop in Hudson, WI, and we're hiring an experienced CNC machinist. Due to growing demand, we need someone who takes pride in tight tolerances and clean work — and the owner is on the floor with you, not in a far-off office.
No corporate runaround. No high-volume production drudge. If you actually like the trade, this is a shop that respects it.
Pay: Up to $38/hr, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time
Location: On-site in Hudson, WI
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Program, edit, set up, and operate CNC machines to produce high-quality precision parts
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
- Select tooling and materials for each job and make program edits as needed
- Adjust speeds and feeds to optimize quality and efficiency
- Hold tight tolerances using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators
- Inspect finished parts and document results
- Weld as jobs call for it — roughly 10–20% of the work, not an all-day welding role
- Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Work alongside a small team — owner included — to hit production goals and deadlines
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Hands-on CNC programming, set-up, and operation experience (we value strong fundamentals over a long resume)
- Comfortable reading prints and using precision measuring tools
- Welding experience is a real plus — it's part of the role, no certification required
- Pride in your work — clean setups, accurate measurements, parts you'd put your name on
- A self-starter who can run independently and collaborate when it counts
- Willing to learn how we do things and bring your own ideas where they help
WHY HADKINS
- Real variety — precision CNC, welding, assembly, laser etching, and 3D printing across multiple industries
- Serious work — we handle FFL- and ITAR-regulated jobs for our customers
- Owner on the floor — your work gets noticed, and you grow as the shop grows
- 8 machines, 3,700 sq ft — a tight crew, not a faceless production line
- Hudson, WI — skip the Twin Cities commute
ABOUT US
Hadkins Manufacturing Solutions, LLC — Hudson, WI, est. 1994. Custom high-quality machined parts, welding, assembly, laser etching, and 3D printing. "What can we make for you?"
Pay: Up to $38.00 per hour
Work Location: In person