CNC Lathe Setup Machinist — Swiss Training Path

Jobtome; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Profit sharing 15% retirement plan

Weekly pay

Paid holidays and vacation

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Advance Screw Products in St. Francis, WI is seeking a CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to produce precision turned parts on dual-spindle lathes. You will manage setups from prints, verify tooling, and ensure stable processes from setup through production in a fast-paced job shop.

Training on Swiss machines is available. This role offers first shift hours, occasional overtime, competitive hourly pay, and strong benefits.

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.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Solid knowledge of cutting tools and inserts.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

G-code proficiency

Precision measurement

Blueprints & GD&T reading

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Doosan

Miyano

Ganesh

Fanuc

Job description

Advance Screw Products in St. Francis, WI is seeking a CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to produce precision turned parts on dual-spindle lathes. You will manage setups from prints, verify tooling, and ensure stable processes from setup through production in a fast-paced job shop.

Training on Swiss machines is available. This role offers first shift hours, occasional overtime, competitive hourly pay, and strong benefits.