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CNC Set Up Machinist

QPS Employment Group
Whitewater, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026
Position Title: CNC Set Up Machinist

Wage: $25-$32/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:30am-3pm

QPS Employment Group is hiring 2nd shift CNC Set Up Machinists for a company in Whitewater, WI. If you're looking for a great company to learn and grow with, this is your opportunity. Apply now! $2000 sign-on bonus.

CNC Set Up Machinist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes with live tooling to produce precision components according to blueprints and specifications
- Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, and inspection instructions to ensure parts meet all dimensional requirements
- Select, install, and adjust tooling, fixtures, and machine offsets for optimal performance
- Perform in-process quality checks using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges
- Make offset adjustments as necessary to maintain tight tolerances and ensure consistent product quality
- Perform multiple setups throughout the day in a job shop or low-volume production environment
- Maintain machines through regular cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance
- Collaborate with engineers, programmers, and other team members to improve setup efficiency and product flow
- Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures to ensure a safe and productive work environment

CNC Set Up Machinist Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 2 years of CNC setup experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Proficient in reading blueprints and using precision measuring equipment
- Ability to perform complete machine setups independently, including tooling and program verification
- Experience with both CNC mills and lathes preferred
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work a 4/10 schedule and occasional overtime as needed

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
- Over 40 years of staffing experience

Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

teresa.considine@qpsemployment.com
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Salary : $25 - $32

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