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Precision CNC Machinist - Mills & Lathes 2nd Shift

Thomas Precision Inc
Rice, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027

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For over 45 years, Thomas Precision has been a trusted manufacturer of high-precision components and service solutions for the food processing industry. We're growing and looking for experienced CNC Machinists to join our 2nd shift.

If you're an experienced machinist who enjoys challenging work, takes pride in producing quality parts, and wants to work in a climate-controlled facility with a team that values craftsmanship, we'd like to talk with you.

Whether your background is primarily in CNC milling, CNC turning, or both, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes
  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications
  • Make program edits and tooling adjustments as needed
  • Verify part quality using precision measuring equipment
  • Perform inspections and document quality results
  • Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues
  • Work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety requirements

What We're Looking For

  • Experience setting up and operating CNC milling and/or turning equipment
  • Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T
  • Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gages, and other inspection equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Safety mindset

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Gibbs or similar CAM software
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles

Why Thomas Precision?

Work on Interesting Parts.

  • Our machinists work on a variety of precision components and challenging projects, not repetitive production work every day.

Modern Equipment.

  • Work with quality equipment, tooling, and technology in a clean manufacturing environment.

Grow Your Career

  • We value internal development and provide opportunities to expand your skills in setup, programming, process improvement, quality, and advanced manufacturing

Stability and Team Culture

  • As a growing precision manufacturer, we are committed to investing in our people, operations, and future success.

Competitive Wages & Benefits

  • We recognize that skilled machinists are in high demand. That's why we offer competitive wages based on experience, a strong benefits package, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, shift differential for 2nd shift, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. We are committed to recognizing and rewarding the skills, dedication, and craftsmanship our employees bring to work every day

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • List 2 or 3 dates/times you would be availaible for an initial phone interview.
  • Do you have a degree in Machine Tool Technology or similar?

Experience:

  • CNC Machining : 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,967 - $66,374

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