CNC Lathe Machinist | 1st shift| Relocation offered

Advance Screw Products

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with profit sharing

Job summary

Advance Screw Products, located in St. Francis, WI, is looking for a full-time CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to support precision turned parts production. The role involves performing setups on dual-spindle lathes and collaborating with production and quality teams.

Candidates should possess knowledge of G-code, CNC operations, and necessary measuring tools. The company offers a stable, family-oriented environment with competitive benefits and opportunities to grow with training on Swiss machines.

Qualifications

1+ years of CNC lathe setup experience.
Ability to independently set up jobs from prints and setup sheets.
Strong understanding of G-code and CNC controls.
Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Perform complete setups on CNC dual-spindle lathes.
Load, verify, and prove out CNC programs at the machine.
Conduct first-article inspections and adjust as needed.
Document setup parameters and production data.

Skills

CNC Lathe Setup

G-code proficiency

Precision measuring instruments

Blueprint reading

Tools

Doosan CNC Lathe

Fanuc Controls

Job description

At a Glance

Company: Advance Screw Products
Location: St. Francis, WI (On‑Site)
Job Type: Full‑Time
Pay Range: $25 – $40 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st Shift 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 7:00 AM–3:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
Overtime: Available (optional Saturday mornings)
Experience Level: Machinist I, II, III with Lathe experience (This shop does have a training program for Swiss Machines if you are open to grow and working on Swiss Machines.)

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Why This Role Exists

Advance Screw Products is adding capacity to support consistent demand for precision turned components across multiple industries. This position is essential to maintaining efficient production, reliable quality, and on‑time delivery in a fast‑paced job shop environment.

As a CNC Lathe Setup Machinist, you will produce complex small components on dual‑spindle turning centers, ensuring stable processes and high productivity from setup through production.

This shop has an AMAZING opportunity for someone wanted to learn Swiss Machines and Grow to join their team and take this training and work on these machines afterwards.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing (Training given on Swiss if needed)

In this role, you will:

Perform complete setups on CNC dual‑spindle lathes
Synchronize main and sub‑spindle operations
Load, verify, and prove out CNC programs at the machine
Install tooling, holders, collets, chucks, bar feeders, and part catchers
Set tool offsets, wear offsets, and work coordinates
Conduct first‑article inspections and adjust as needed
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and setup issues
Optimize cycle times, feeds, speeds, and tool life
Maintain process stability during production
Document setup parameters and production data
Collaborate with programmers, quality, and production teams

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines: Dual‑Spindle CNC Lathes (Doosan, Miyano, Ganesh)
Controls: Fanuc
Production Systems: Bar feeders, part catchers, automation accessories
Inspection Tools: Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, comparators

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Materials You’ll Work With