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Senior CNC Setup Machinist – (Aerospace & Defense, 2nd Shift & 4-Day Week)

Impact Solutions
East Troy, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026

Senior CNC Setup Machinist – (Aerospace & Defense, 2nd Shift & 4-Day Week)

Job Order ID:4625
Employment Type:Permanent
Salary:$68000/Yr
Web Publication Date:5/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
Job Location:East Troy, WI 53120
Job Function:

Senior CNC Setup Machinist – (Aerospace & Defense, 2nd Shift & 4-Day Week)


Up to $33/hr • Greater Milwaukee Area • Monday – Thursday (3-Day Weekends) Join a high-growth Aerospace and Defense manufacturer with a 100% climate-controlled, ultra-clean shop floor Enjoy a consistent 2nd shift schedule with no Fridays and clear paths for internal promotion and skills-based training

  • EXPERIENCE 2 Years CNC Machining with 1 Year Independent Setup
  • COMP Up to $33.00 per hour (Based on experience)
  • LOCATION Greater Milwaukee / Waukesha County area
  • SCHEDULE 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 1:30 am (Mon – Thurs)
  • TYPE Full-Time, Permanent, W-2
  • AUTH US Citizen or Green Card Holder required


If you take pride in producing components that have a real-world impact in the Aerospace and Military sectors, this is the environment you’ve been looking for. This isn’t a dark, greasy job shop; it is a stable, high-growth facility focused on continuous improvement and 5S standards. The company is deeply committed to professional development, offering specialized training to ensure you stay at the top of your craft while rewarding your precision with a highly competitive 4-day work week.

The culture here is built on high-pride and collaboration. You will be working in a climate-controlled space where the equipment is modern and the leadership values technical expertise. With every Friday off, you gain back 52 days a year for your personal life without sacrificing the stability of a full-time, high-tier manufacturing career.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Performing complete, independent setups and operating automated CNC milling and turning centers to exacting aerospace specifications
  • Managing tool page offsets and settings to maintain incredibly tight tolerances and optimize machine cycle times
  • Utilizing advanced precision gauging and measuring instruments to ensure 100% quality compliance on high-complexity production runs
  • Investigating and troubleshooting mechanical or program-related issues to maintain a high-efficiency production flow
  • Participating in continuous improvement projects and maintaining a highly organized, 5S-compliant workspace
  • Reading and interpreting complex blueprints and applying GD&T principles to ensure part integrity

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience: 2 years of CNC machining experience, specifically including at least 1 year of independent setup expertise
  • Technical Skills: Mastery of blueprint reading and a strong foundational understanding of GD&T as well as G&M codes
  • Quality Focus: Proven ability to utilize advanced gauging and precision measuring tools for rigorous quality verification
  • Reliability: A stable work history with a commitment to a 2nd shift schedule and a high-precision mindset
  • Requirements: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a 45-minute commute of the East Troy area
  • Strong Pluses: Prior experience in Aerospace, Medical, or Defense manufacturing; experience with multi-axis machines


Please apply on Indeed or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.

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