CNC Set Up Operator

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

4-day week

Stable hours

Growth opportunities

Variety of projects

Job summary

IQ Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Skilled CNC Setup Operator in Kiel, WI. The candidate will set up and operate CNC machines, run production, and inspect parts to ensure quality on a variety of jobs.

Pay is $24-25/hr with a 4-day work week and stable full-time hours. The role requires blueprint literacy, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely in a machine shop environment.

Qualifications

• Technical school certification or 2–3 years CNC setup experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and recordkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members.
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Commitment to safety procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machinery and tooling.
• Read and interpret blueprints to manufacture parts.
• Inspect machined products to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Maintain production paperwork and documentation.
• Develop processes and tooling from blueprints.
• Perform preventive and routine machine maintenance.
• Train and assist new and current employees as needed.
• Operate forklifts to move materials and deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Detail oriented

Independent work

Effective communication

Math skills

Education

Technical school certification

CNC setup experience (2-3 years)

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Are you a skilled CNC professional who takes pride in precision work and problem-solving? Join a growing machine shop team where your setup experience, attention to detail, and mechanical skills will make an immediate impact. Pay: $24-25/hr Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00a-3:00p or 6:00a-4:00p Location: Kiel, WI

Position Overview

The Skilled CNC Setup Operator will set up and operate CNC machines, perform production runs, inspect parts for quality, and support overall shop efficiency. This role works with a variety of machines and products based on customer needs while maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform typical machine shop operations
• Setup and operate CNC machinery and tooling
• Read and interpret blueprints to manufacture parts accurately
• Inspect machined products to ensure customer specifications are met
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions
• Complete and maintain production paperwork and documentation
• Develop processes and tooling from blueprints
• Perform preventive and routine machine maintenance
• Train and assist new and current employees as needed
• Operate forklifts to move materials and deliveries
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Qualifications

• Technical school certification OR 2–3 years of CNC setup experience in a machine shop environment required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Basic computer skills for data entry and recordkeeping
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals
• Commitment to safety procedures and company policies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, and climb stairs/ladders
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to work with small parts and measurement tools requiring close visual attention
• Must be able to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/machine shop environment
• Exposure to dust, odors, fumes, and moving machinery
• Heated and ventilated production floor
• Team-oriented atmosphere working in close proximity to others

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• 4-day work week
• Stable full-time hours
• Opportunity to work on a variety of custom projects and machines
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities