CNC Programming Operator -1st shift

Midland Plastics, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance & Disability

Voluntary Benefit Plans

401(k) with Company Match

Air-conditioned shop

Family-focused environment

Job summary

Midland Plastics, Inc. in Green Bay, WI is hiring a CNC Programming Machinist to program, set up, and machine precision plastic components meeting customer specs and deadlines.

You will develop and maintain Mastercam programs, work with SolidWorks and AutoCAD as needed, and train others on setups while ensuring high quality parts and safe shop practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical CNC training preferred.
• Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC turning centers.
• Mastercam proficiency required; SolidWorks/AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and setup instructions and troubleshoot programs.
• Strong knowledge of CNC processes, tooling, speeds/feeds, offsets, and adjustments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CNC programs using Mastercam; support new products/projects.
• Assist estimator on quotations for complex parts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and QA to resolve issues.
• Set up and operate CNC machines with minimal supervision.
• Identify and communicate machine problems; maintain clean work area.
• Review blueprints/setup sheets to produce parts per specs.
• Adjust tool offsets as needed and check parts with gauging tools.
• Perform first article inspections with Quality Control.

Skills

Programming CNC machines

Setup and operation

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting CNC programs

Tool offsets and adjustments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical CNC training preferred

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Date Posted

July 21, 2026

Location

Green Bay, WI

Overview

Job Purpose:
The CNC Programming Machinist is responsible for programming, setting up, machining precision plastic components that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and shop deadlines. This role develops and maintains Mastercam programs to control CNC machining operations and applies technical knowledge of plastic materials, machining processes, tooling, and precision measuring instruments to produce high quality parts efficiently.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare CNC programs as per drawings/instructions using Mastercam, SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Able to generate CNC programs to support new products/tooling projects.
• Assist estimator on quotations for complex parts or one-of-a-kind orders.
• Confer with manufacturing, engineering, programmers, estimators and other personnel to resolve machining and programming issues.
• Required to set up and operate CNC machines with no supervision and be able to help train or instruct others on set-ups.
• Identify, resolve and/or communicate job or machine problems. Maintain safe and clean work area.
• Review blueprints and setup sheets to make parts according to customer specifications.
• Adjust tool offsets as needed.
• Utilize gauging equipment to check parts and properly set up area near machine.
• Perform first article inspections and collaborate with Quality Control to ensure high quality parts are produced.
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training in CNC Machining, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC turning centers.
• Proficiency in Mastercam required, experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot CNC programs based on drawings, blueprint, and setup instructions.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, tooling, speeds and feeds, offsets, and tool adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, tolerances, and job specifications.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Fully air-conditioned shop— work in comfort year-round!
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance & Disability (Short & Long Term)
  • Additional Voluntary Benefit Plans
  • 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
• Engaging company culture with team events and a family focused environment.