Cnc Setup Machinist
Aerotek
Location
Milwaukee, WI, 53224
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
25 April 2026
CNC Machinist - Hiring Urgently
Pay/Starting Wages:
- $28.00/hr-$38.00/hr
- Shift Premium: $3.00-$4.00/hr
Openings/Hours:
- 1st shift (6:00am-2:00pm) or 4x10s
- 2nd shift (2:00pm-10:00pm) or 4x10s
- 3rd shift (10:00pm-6:00am) or 4x10s
- Flexible start times: Can start early/leave early or can do (4x10hr shifts)
Extra Information:
- Stability: Haven't done a layoff even throughout the pandemic. Have contracts secured until 2026, and are selling into 2027!
- Placement: Direct hire, no contracts!
- Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k match, 3 weeks of PTO after 90 days.
- Opportunity: Chance to go back to school, and internal growth towards CNC Programming or Engineering.
Job Description:
- Set up and operate large or small turning & milling centers on custom components for a variety of customers. Edit G&M codes at the controller and are essentially your own programmer. There is a large & smaller part side of the shop, but most parts are around 20".
- Able to perform shop math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and geometric, algebraic, and trigonometric calculations.
- Must be able to perform metric conversions.
- Read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings.
- G&M code experience. Experience on conversational controls is a plus.
- Calculate feeds and speeds.
- Strong understanding of geometric tolerancing.
Essential Skills:
- Extensive hands-on experience in the setup and operation of CNC machines.
- Familiarity with selecting, maintaining, and using various cutting tools and fixtures.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities to identify and resolve machining issues quickly.
- Ability to program CNC machines from scratch when needed.
- Skilled in selecting optimal tool path strategies, including feeds, speeds, and depths of cuts.
- Versatility in operating both CNC vertical machining centers and turning centers is highly preferred.
- High attention to detail, capable of maintaining tight tolerances.
- Advanced knowledge of shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
- Strong ability to interpret and understand complex technical drawings and blueprints.
- Consistently efficient in running both new and repetitive jobs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
- Ability to calculate RPM based on SFM.
Job Type & Location:
This is a Permanent position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $83200.00/yr.
100% company-paid premiums for health, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance. o Choice between traditional and HSA health insurance plans. Up to 100% tuition reimbursement for continued education. Paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays per year. 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. Annual bonus opportunities. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health and wellness initiatives.
Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.
Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
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