Setup Machinist, 1st Shift

Description

Setup Machinist, 1st Shift / Cudahy

DESCRIPTION DATE: Sep 2025

MicroPrecision is a leading supplier of precision machined and turned components located in Delavan, WI. We are a growing company, devoted to a safe working environment, focused on Customer and Employee success, and driven by Continuous Improvement. 

We are growing the World’s Best Company in Delavan & Cudahy. 

MicroPrecision LLC has a history of steady employment (our average employee tenure is 8.2 years), a stable team-focused workforce, offers excellent working conditions, a climate-controlled facility & state-of-the-art equipment.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under direction from the Production Supervisor and Setup A writes, sets up and adjusts machines to meet print requirements. Operates machines to manufacture a variety of standard parts, performs secondary operations and checks parts to close tolerances and finish requirements. 

Full-Time

Salary Range:

     $28-$35 Hourly DOE

Shift Available:

     1st shift: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Machines you will work with:

     HAAS Vertical Mills

     HAAS Lathes

     Okuma Lathes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive work assignments; drawings, sequence of operations and machine requirements such as feeds, speeds, dimensions and tolerances 
• Grind tools and sets up machines for operations 
• Sets speeds, feeds, tooling arrangements and operational sequences 
• Select and prepare correct part(s) and loads into machine
• Operate machine(s) as required through manipulating levers, hand wheels and by engaging power, adjusting flow of coolant, observing operations, checking dimensions and adjusting as necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. Employees are and will be held accountable for all duties of the job.

• Receives work order, sets up machines and adjusts as necessary
• Download or loads programs to machine through the system
• May write programs
• May operate multiple machines 
• Perform close tolerance machining operations such as centering, drilling, reaming, tapping, turning, milling, deburr at back side, file and/or sand
• Operations may vary with approval of supervisor to compensate for variations in material and machining operations
• Dress, grind or sharpen tools as necessary
• Lubricate machines as needed with oil, grease and coolant
• Will work from drawings specifications and job layouts using a variety of measuring instruments
• Make machine and tool adjustments as needed
• Obtain and return tools as required
• Maintain cutting tools in proper working order
• Checks parts per specification and ensure proper forms are completed including part tags, process sheets and timecards  
• Maintain and improve insert and tooling management
• May help and train other staff 
• Must be quality conscious and continuously look for quality improvements

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
• 3 to 5 years of machine setup operator experience in a manufacturing environment or as approved by manager
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including equipment and perform all assignments in safe manner
• Mastercam experience a plus
• G Code & M Code programming, writing and comprehension skills a plus
• Exhibit core values of integrity and responsibility
• Demonstrates the ability to read, write, speak and hear, interpret documents and instructions in written, oral, blueprint, diagram and schedule form in English
• Perform basic math calculations 
• Ability to work at established levels of production 
• Ability to lift and carry of up to 50 pounds safely 
• Regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, crouch and kneel 
• Vision requirements include (corrective and non) close range, distance, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus
• Comply with all company, safety and quality policies and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to moderate noises
• Temperature variances
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals and airborne particles 

Benefits & Perks of joining the MicroPrecision Family:

• Competitive, experienced-based wages
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,000 Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Weekly
• Climate-controlled facility
• PTO accrual begins upon hire – up to 3 weeks in first full year!
• 11 Holidays
• Education Assistance – up to $5,000 per year per employee
• Career Advancement – ongoing training & opportunity for internal growth
• Company lunches, annual pig roast
• Onsite no cost annual flu shots
• Tool Purchase Program
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement of up to $150 per year
• No cost Prescription Safety Glasses
• Uniform rental & laundry services available at low cost
• Summer Internships for local High School students & for employee’s kids
• State Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Casual work environment
• Free coffee, fruit & ice cream
• Benefits begin first of the month following 30 days
• Medical Plan
• Near site clinic with zero-dollar health services, primary care, preventive care, walk-in visits, labs, prescriptions
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% company match & 100% vested 
• Immediately, pre-tax & after-tax options available
• Company paid Life Ins – equal to annual salary
• Life Ins optional – up to $500,000
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Dental Ins
• Vision Ins 
• Flex Spending Plan
• Dependent Care Flex
• Critical Illness Ins
• Accident Ins
• Long Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Pet Ins
• Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program – no cost & confidential
• Travel Assistance  
• Financial Planning Resources & onsite no cost Financial Advisor apt

We are Growing The World’s Best Company!

Visit our website: https://micro-precision.com

Salary : $150 - $5,000