CNC Machining Specialist – 4-Day Work Week (2nd Shift)

Software Placement Group, SPG; Sugar Bush (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive bonuses

Friday overtime

Employee benefits

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks a skilled CNC Machining Specialist for the 2nd shift in Sugar Bush, WI. This direct-hire role offers a 4-day, 10-hour schedule, full onsite work, and the opportunity to work with VMCs, HMCs, and Mazak turning equipment.

Join a family-friendly team with strong focus on craftsmanship, safety, and steady production flow. Competitive hourly pay with shift differential included.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years CNC setup/operation on multi-axis machines.
• Ability to read complex engineering blueprints.
• Proficient with measurement tools (micrometers/calipers).
• Stable employment history and reliability.
• Willingness to work 3:00 PM–1:00 AM shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC setups, tooling changes, and offset adjustments from drawings.
• Set up and run VMCs, HMCs, and Mazak turning equipment.
• Load and inspect tight-tolerance components per prints.
• Maintain home-machine workstation and monitor tool wear.
• Coordinate with shift lead and maintenance to maximize uptime.

Skills

CNC setup/operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

G-code edits

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in CNC Machining

Tools

Mazak CNC turning center

Mazatrol controls

FANUC/Siemens controls

Job description

Location: Sugar Bush, WI | Schedule: Full-time, 2nd Shift, 100% Onsite (4-Day, 10-Hour Work Week, Monday – Thursday (3:00 PM – 1:00 AM)) | Compensation: $32.00 – $36.00/hour base rate + $3.00/hour shift differential ($35.00 – $39.00/hour effective total pay)

Overview

An independent, family-owned custom contract manufacturer in the Sugar Bush, WI area is seeking a skilled CNC Machining Specialist to join its 2nd shift team. This established operator has expanded its production footprint seven times over the past two decades and serves a highly diversified industrial client base, offering steady, insulated job security and a modern facility equipped with new, high-specification machinery.

What you'll do

• Perform complete CNC setups, tooling changes, work-offset adjustments, and operations using engineering drawings, setup sheets, and process documentation
• Set up and run Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs), Horizontal Machining Centers (HMCs), and multi-axis Mazak turning equipment
• Load, machine, and inspect custom, tight-tolerance components to ensure work meets engineering prints and quality tolerances
• Maintain a dedicated workstation under the "home machine" program, monitoring tool wear and performing routine operator-level preventive maintenance (fluids, filters, coolant levels) while keeping the area safe
• Coordinate with the 2nd shift team lead and maintenance personnel to maximize machine uptime, eliminate bottlenecks, and maintain smooth production flow

Required qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on CNC setup and operation experience on multi-axis VMCs, HMCs, or CNC turning centers
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints
• Hands-on proficiency using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and thread gauges to inspect finished work
• Demonstrated stable employment history with solid attendance and long-term commitment to past employers
• Full readiness to work the Monday – Thursday (3:00 PM – 1:00 AM) schedule, with optional voluntary Friday overtime
• Strong personal accountability, pride in craftsmanship, and practical troubleshooting skills on the shop floor
• US Citizen or Green Card holder
• Daily commuting access to the Sugar Bush, WI area

Preferred qualifications

• Mazak CNC turning center experience a plus
• Associate Degree or technical diploma in CNC Machining, Precision Machining Technology, or Tool & Die
• Ability to perform basic G-code/M-code edits at the control to optimize machining cycles and feed/speed rates
• Direct experience operating or setting up Mazatrol conversational controls alongside standard FANUC/Siemens controls

Compensation and benefits

• $32.00 – $36.00/hour base rate
• $3.00/hour shift differential ($35.00 – $39.00/hour effective total pay)
• Progressive cash milestone bonuses
• Voluntary Friday overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits

Why this role

This direct-hire opportunity offers a guaranteed 3-day weekend every week, a stable 4-day, 10-hour schedule, dedicated workstation ownership through the "home machine" program, and a family-owned work culture with multi-decade employee retention and zero micromanagement.