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Job Title: Setup Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Setup Machinist with extensive experience in CNC machine setup and operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve machining processes while ensuring high-quality output.

Responsibilities

+ Set up and operate CNC machines effectively.

+ Select, maintain, and utilize various cutting tools and fixtures.

+ Identify and resolve machining issues quickly, including mechanical and software problems.

+ Recognize signs of tool wear and adjust feed rates, speeds, and tool selections accordingly.

+ Diagnose and address tool breakage to minimize downtime.

+ Implement process improvements and efficiencies.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum 2 years of full-time operator experience on a CNC machining center.

+ Ability to perform your own offsets and tool changes.

+ Proficient in industrial math, reading drawings, and using gauges.

+ Capability to follow specific work instructions and maintain quality and output standards.

+ Experience with using surface grinders and manual machines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Mid-level ability to perform your own offsets and tool changes.

+ Possess a high performance and continuous improvement mindset.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401k company contribution, annual performance bonuses, profit-sharing, and a pension plan. Benefit from full medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premium increases for nine years. Additional perks include company-paid ancillary benefits, generous PTO, and scheduled wage increases. Join a supportive and rewarding work environment that values employee growth and recognition.

Work Environment

Work in a smaller, climate-controlled shop that is well-lit. While the environment may get a little dirty with carbon, it remains manageable and sometimes slippery. The schedule is from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Monday to Friday, offering a structured workweek.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $66560.00/yr.

• Plant Shut Down at year end (everyone likes this)

• 401k company contribution (3% of earnings) paid every bi-weekly pay period even if the employee doesn’t defer their own money and is 100% vested immediately

• Annual performance bonus of up to 5% of annual salary based on metrics/goals and the results (payout of 4.9% to most production departments April 2025) Goes to ALL employees – except sales positions

• Annual profit share bonus from our HQ in Germany (Paid $2159 plus $54 per year of service to each employee in May 2024). Must be employed two years as of May 31 to get this bonus (paid in May)

• Pension Plan – contributions made after 3 years of service to a pension fund for each employee (current payment is $1600 per year)

• Wage increases scheduled for every January 1 (plus pay progression plans depending on where they start within the pay range)

• Full medical, dental, vision plan (no employee premiums increases for 9 years straight, and we haven’t stepped on the benefit design either)

• Ancillary benefits paid 100% by company (STD, LTD and Life Insurance for the employee and every family member)

• 2 weeks PTO/yr (pro-rated in year of hire) and 3 weeks the first of the year following one year of employment (4 weeks after 4 years and 5 weeks after 9 years)

• Office/professional/technical or highly skilled employees may start at the 3 week level of PTO – prorated

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.