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

Sterling St James LLC; Sugar Bush (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in Sugar Bush, WI is hiring a CNC Machining Specialist for a 4‑day, 10‑hour shift (3:00 PM–1:00 AM) onsite. You will set up, operate VMCs/HMCs and Mazak turning centers, and perform part verification against prints.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years CNC experience, strong print reading and inspection skills, and a stable work history. This family‑owned shop offers a supportive culture, a home‑machine program, and voluntary Friday OT.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years CNC setup and operation with multi-axis machines.
• Ability to read engineering prints and perform precision inspection.
• Stable employment history with long-term commitments.

Responsibilities

• Execute independent machine setups with tooling changes and offsets.
• Operate VMCs/HMCs and Mazak turning centers.
• Part verification and precision inspection against engineering prints.
• Maintain dedicated workstation ownership under the home machine program.
• Coordinate with the 2nd shift lead and maintenance to maximize uptime.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

Print reading

Quality inspection

Stability

2nd shift readiness

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in CNC Machining

Tools

VMCs/HMCs

Mazak turning centers

Mazatrol controls

FANUC controls

Siemens controls

Job description

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

$32.00 – $36.00/Hour + $3.00/Hour Shift Differential Sugar Bush, WI Area 2nd Shift 100% Onsite

• COMPENSATION: $32.00 – $36.00/hour base rate + $3.00/hour 2nd shift differential ($35.00 – $39.00/hour effective total pay) + progressive cash milestone bonuses + voluntary, lucrative Friday overtime opportunities.
• WORK SCHEDULE: 4-Day, 10-Hour Work Week | Monday – Thursday (3:00 PM – 1:00 AM) | Enjoy a guaranteed 3-day weekend every week or pick up voluntary Friday OT.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Modern, family-owned contract manufacturing plant in the Sugar Bush area; clean facility equipped with new, high-specification equipment; unique “home machine” program assigning dedicated workstations to operators.
• EXPERIENCE & TECH STACK: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated CNC setup, operation, and part verification; Vertical & Horizontal Machining Centers (VMCs/HMCs); Mazak CNC turning centers; precision inspection tools; print literacy.
• COMPANY STABILITY & CULTURE: Independent custom contract manufacturer expanded 7 times over the last two decades; highly diversified client base with insulated year-round job security, zero micromanagement, and multi-decade employee retention.
• REQUIREMENTS / COMPLIANCE: US Citizen or Green Card holder; solid work history showing long-term commitment; daily commuting access to the Sugar Bush, WI area.

If you are a skilled CNC professional seeking to transition away from corporate restructuring, broken promises, and the frustration of constantly jumping from one unfamiliar workstation to another, this direct-hire opportunity provides a stable career path. Operating as a family-owned, independent custom contract manufacturer in the Sugar Bush area, this organization has expanded its production footprint 7 times over the past two decades. Serving a highly diversified base of industrial clients, the company maintains a remarkably steady project backlog and insulated job security year-round.

The organization reinvests heavily in its manufacturing capabilities, ensuring the production floor is equipped exclusively with new, high-specification technology. Operators here benefit from a highly respected “home machine” program, giving you personal ownership and technical autonomy over your workstation without micromanagement. The team operates under a shared pride in daily craftsmanship, supported by comprehensive employee benefits, steady career advancement, and a stable work culture where employees routinely retire.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Execute Independent Machine Setups: Perform complete setups, tooling changes, work-offset adjustments, and operations on CNC machinery using engineering drawings, setup sheets, and process documentation.
• Operate Advanced Multi-Axis Equipment: Setup and run a high-end machinery group, including Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs), Horizontal Machining Centers (HMCs), and multi-axis Mazak turning equipment.
• Part Verification & Precision Inspection: Load, machine, and inspect custom, tight-tolerance components to ensure finished work adheres strictly to engineering prints and quality tolerances.
• Maintain Dedicated Workstation Ownership: Manage your designated cell under the “home machine” program by monitoring tool wear, executing routine operator-level PMs (checking fluids, filters, coolant levels), and keeping the area safe.
• Collaborate for Floor Efficiency: Coordinate directly with the 2nd shift team lead and maintenance personnel to maximize machine uptime, eliminate bottlenecks, and maintain smooth production flow.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 3 to 5+ Years CNC Setup & Operation Depth: Verifiable hands-on track record executing setup, tool offsets, and operations specifically on multi-axis VMCs, HMCs, or CNC turning centers (Mazak experience a plus).
• Print Reading & Quality Inspection Mastery: Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints paired with hands-on proficiency using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and thread gauges to inspect your own work.
• Stable Employment History: Demonstrated track record of job stability, solid attendance, personal reliability, and long-term commitment to past employers.
• 2nd Shift & 4×10 Schedule Alignment: Complete readiness and lifestyle alignment to work a stable Monday through Thursday (3:00 PM – 1:00 AM) shift, with the option for voluntary Friday overtime.
• Proactive & Accountable Mindset: Strong personal accountability, pride in craftsmanship, and practical troubleshooting skills on the shop floor.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Technical Credentials: Associate Degree or technical diploma in CNC Machining, Precision Machining Technology, or Tool & Die.
• Programming & G-Code Fluency: Ability to perform basic G-code/M-code edits at the control to optimize machining cycles and feed/speed rates.
• Mazak Controls Depth: Direct experience operating or setting up Mazatrol conversational controls alongside standard FANUC/Siemens controls.