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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 World's 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

+ $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

+ $2,000 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 $5,000 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 employee's 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

+ Life Ins optional - up to $500,000

+ 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 World's Best Company!

Visit our website: https://micro-precision.com