CNC Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Location: Sussex, WI (Corporate Circle Facility)
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour, based on experience
Shift Availability: 2nd and 3rd Shift

Join a Growing Precision Manufacturing Team

We are seeking experienced CNC Operators to join our high-volume manufacturing operation in Sussex, WI. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals who take pride in producing quality parts, maintaining tight tolerances, and working in a fast-paced production environment.

As a CNC Operator, you will be responsible for operating multiple CNC machines, performing in-process inspections, monitoring tooling and machine performance, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout production.

What You'll Do

• Operate multiple CNC production machines according to production schedules

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and hourly quality inspections

• Read and interpret blueprints, travelers, and job routings

• Perform tool and insert changes as needed

• Monitor coolant levels and machine readiness

• Conduct quality checks using:

  • Micrometers

  • Calipers

  • Indicators

  • CMM equipment (occasionally)

• Identify non-conforming parts and quality issues independently

• Report labor, scrap, and rework in the company operating system

• Perform basic operator-level machine maintenance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards

Qualifications

Required

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and manufacturing documentation

• Understanding of dimensional tolerances and measurement tools

• Strong attention to detail

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Preferred

• 2 years of CNC machining experience

• Experience operating CNC lathes, vertical mills, or multi-axis equipment

• Experience performing in-process inspections

• Understanding of G-Code and M-Code

• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

• Trade school machining education or high school machining program experience

Materials You'll Work With

• Brass

• Copper

• Plastics

• Various ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of an 8-hour shift

• Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Ability to work around moving machinery and manufacturing equipment

• Comfortable working in a production environment with moderate noise levels and varying temperatures

Training

All training will be conducted on 1st Shift.

• Typical training period: 2-4 weeks

• Ongoing support and development provided after training

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented

• Mechanically inclined

• Self-motivated

• Dependable and punctual

• A strong problem solver

• Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment

• Committed to producing quality work

Compensation & Benefits

• $25.00 - $32.00 per hour based on experience

• Full-time, stable employment

• Opportunity to grow within a precision manufacturing organization

• Hands-on work with advanced CNC equipment

Apply today if you're ready to build your career with a company that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

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