Setup Machinist, 1st Shift

Setup Machinist 1st Shift / Cudahy

DESCRIPTION DATE: Sep 2025

MicroPrecision is a leading supplier of precision machined and turned components located in Delavan WI. We are a growing company devoted to a safe working environment focused on Customer and Employee success and driven by Continuous Improvement.

We are growing the Worlds Best Company in Delavan & Cudahy.

MicroPrecision LLC has a history of steady employment (our average employee tenure is 8.2 years) a stable team-focused workforce offers excellent working conditions a climate-controlled facility & state-of-the-art equipment.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under direction from the Production Supervisor and Setup A writes sets up and adjusts machines to meet print requirements. Operates machines to manufacture a variety of standard parts performs secondary operations and checks parts to close tolerances and finish requirements.

Full-Time

Salary Range:

$28-$35 Hourly DOE

Shift Available:

1st shift: 6:00 am 2:30 pm

Machines you will work with:

HAAS Vertical Mills

HAAS Lathes

Okuma Lathes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive work assignments; drawings sequence of operations and machine requirements such as feeds speeds dimensions and tolerances
• Grind tools and sets up machines for operations
• Sets speeds feeds tooling arrangements and operational sequences
• Select and prepare correct part(s) and loads into machine
• Operate machine(s) as required through manipulating levers hand wheels and by engaging power adjusting flow of coolant observing operations checking dimensions and adjusting as necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. Employees are and will be held accountable for all duties of the job.

• Receives work order sets up machines and adjusts as necessary
• Download or loads programs to machine through the system
• May write programs
• May operate multiple machines
• Perform close tolerance machining operations such as centering drilling reaming tapping turning milling deburr at back side file and/or sand
• Operations may vary with approval of supervisor to compensate for variations in material and machining operations
• Dress grind or sharpen tools as necessary
• Lubricate machines as needed with oil grease and coolant
• Will work from drawings specifications and job layouts using a variety of measuring instruments
• Make machine and tool adjustments as needed
• Obtain and return tools as required
• Maintain cutting tools in proper working order
• Checks parts per specification and ensure proper forms are completed including part tags process sheets and timecards
• Maintain and improve insert and tooling management
• May help and train other staff
• Must be quality conscious and continuously look for quality improvements

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 3 to 5 years of machine setup operator experience in a manufacturing environment or as approved by manager
• Maintain clean and orderly work area including equipment and perform all assignments in safe manner
• Mastercam experience a plus
• G Code & M Code programming writing and comprehension skills a plus
• Exhibit core values of integrity and responsibility
• Demonstrates the ability to read write speak and hear interpret documents and instructions in written oral blueprint diagram and schedule form in English
• Perform basic math calculations
• Ability to work at established levels of production
• Ability to lift and carry of up to 50 pounds safely
• Regularly required to sit stand stoop crouch and kneel
• Vision requirements include (corrective and non) close range distance color peripheral depth and ability to adjust focus
• Comply with all company safety and quality policies and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to moderate noises
• Temperature variances
• Exposure to fumes chemicals and airborne particles

Benefits & Perks of joining the MicroPrecision Family:

• Competitive experienced-based wages
• $2k Sign-On Bonus
• $2k Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Weekly
• Climate-controlled facility
• PTO accrual begins upon hire up to 3 weeks in first full year!
• 11 Holidays
• Education Assistance up to $5k per year per employee
• Career Advancement ongoing training & opportunity for internal growth
• Company lunches annual pig roast
• Onsite no cost annual flu shots
• Tool Purchase Program
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement of up to $150 per year
• No cost Prescription Safety Glasses
• Uniform rental & laundry services available at low cost
• Summer Internships for local High School students & for employees kids
• State Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Casual work environment
• Free coffee fruit & ice cream
• Benefits begin first of the month following 30 days
• Medical Plan
• Near site clinic with zero-dollar health services primary care preventive care walk-in visits labs prescriptions
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% company match & 100% vested
• Immediately pre-tax & after-tax options available
• Company paid Life Ins equal to annual salary
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Dental Ins
• Vision Ins
• Flex Spending Plan
• Dependent Care Flex
• Critical Illness Ins
• Accident Ins
• Long Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Pet Ins
• Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program no cost & confidential
• Travel Assistance
• Financial Planning Resources & onsite no cost Financial Advisor apt

We are Growing The Worlds Best Company!

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