Job Description

CNC Machinist (High Speed) – $25–$40/hr + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Hartford, WI

1 Opening – Choose Your Shift: Traditional 1st Shift, 12-Hour Day Shift, or 12-Hour Night Shift

Join the Tooling department of a growing, state-of-the-art investment casting facility in Hartford, WI! Our 5-axis CNC machining capability is a major and growing focus for the department, and we're looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to help build out this team in a clean, brand-new, air-conditioned facility.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $25.00–$35.00/hour, depending on experience (exceptional candidates with strong 5-axis experience may be considered up to $40/hour)
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000, paid in four installments (approximately 60 days, 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year)
• Quarterly Performance Variable Compensation (PVC) Bonus: ~$100–$120/quarter
• Annual Merit Reviews: Every March, based on performance and attendance
• Overtime: Available, not mandatory
• Schedule Options (pick one — this is a fixed shift, not a rotation between them):
  • 1st Shift (Traditional): Monday–Friday, approximately 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • 12-Hour Day Shift: 2-2-3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days — repeat), 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • 12-Hour Night Shift: 2-2-3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days — repeat), 6:00 PM–6:00 AM

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, with option to purchase additional coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Onsite Chiropractor and Fitness Center
• Weekly Payroll

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate a variety of manual and CNC machine tools, including 5-axis machines (Grob, Yasda, Brother, DNG, Morisaki), to fit and assemble parts for tooling repair and fabrication
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, materials, speeds, and feeds to machine components to tight tolerances (up to +/- .00005")
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering documentation to determine machining methods and sequences
• Understand CNC programs (FANUC, HEIDENHAIN, and/or Siemens controls) and make occasional edits as needed — full-time programming is not required
• Use precision measuring tools to verify accuracy of finished parts
• Use cutting tools such as drills, reamers, taps, end mills, and face mills for metal removal
• Communicate with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing teams to exchange technical information
• Follow all safety, health, quality, and housekeeping standards

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or HSED/GED equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of general machining experience; toolmaker experience preferred
• 5-axis CNC machining experience
• CNC machine setup and tool change/changeover experience
• Ability to understand and make occasional edits to CNC programs
• Knowledge of G and M codes; familiarity with FANUC, HEIDENHAIN, and/or Siemens controls
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Good computer skills and ability to learn new processes
• Nice-to-have: mills and lathes experience, leadership experience, aerospace or tight-tolerance machining background

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to handle tools and controls
• Strong fine motor skills; comfortable working on sensitive or delicate parts
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus required
• Clean, air-conditioned, brand-new facility with moderate noise levels
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles

PPE

• Safety glasses and safety shoes required in all manufacturing areas
• Additional PPE may be required as needed

Growth Opportunities

Clear path for advancement: Technician → Master Technician → Supervisor, with future opportunities in the tool room or area supervision as the department continues to grow.

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